Eala gets boot in Mutua Madrid Open
by The Philippine Star
The Philippine Star— The dream run of Alex Eala in the Mutua Madrid Open has ended after a spirited three-set loss against World No. 30 tennister Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6 early Friday morning (Manila time) in Spain.
The Philippine Star—Eala stuns World No. 41 to advance in Mutua Madrid Open. Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala has won perhaps one of the biggest professional matches of her career, downing world number 41 tennister Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, to barge into the next round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Tennis.com—MATCH POINT: Alex Eala, 18, wins first WTA 1000 match at Mutua Madrid Open. Alex Eala (PHI) defeats Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) in the 2024 Madrid First Round Match Point.
WTOP—Mutua Madrid Open Results. Mariano Navone, Argentina, def. Alexei Popyrin, Australia, 7-5, 6-2. Jaume Munar, Spain, def. Nuno Borges, Portugal, 7-5, 6-4. Taro Daniel, Japan, def. Aleksandar Vukic, Australia, 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-1.