Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala looks to continue her impressive run in the 2025 Eastbourne Open as she gears up for a rematch with France’s Varvara Gracheva in the semifinals.
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is one step away from her first-ever WTA final on the grass as she faces France’s Varvara Gracheva in the semifinals of the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open on Friday, June 27.
The 20-year-old Eala earned her spot in the final four with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over world No. 42 Dayana Yastremska in the quarterfinals.
Awaiting her is a familiar opponent in Gracheva, whom she edged in a tightly contested three-set match just two weeks ago in the Nottingham Open qualifiers, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. That win marked the start of Eala’s breakthrough run on the grass circuit.
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Gracheva, currently on the comeback trail, advanced to the Eastbourne semis after receiving a walkover from reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, who withdrew due to a right thigh injury.
Just like Eala, Gracheva advanced through the Eastbourne Open qualifiers and is riding a five-match winning streak.
Now, the stage is set for a high-stakes rematch between two in-form players.
First serve of the highly-anticipated match is set for 6:00 p.m. (Manila time).
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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