Filipina tennister Alex Eala will be raring to extend her win streak to seven as she faces Julia Riera in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Alex Eala continues her strong run on the WTA circuit when she faces Argentina’s Julia Riera in the Round of 16 of the SP Open in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday (PH time).
The 20-year-old Filipina is eyeing her seventh consecutive victory after lifting her maiden WTA Challenger crown at the Guadalajara 125 Open earlier this month.
Eala, currently the world no. 61, is also coming off a dominant opening-round win over France’s Yasmine Mansouri, setting the tone for her latest campaign.
Her next challenge comes against Riera, ranked No. 188, in what will be their third career meeting.
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The head-to-head stands at 1-1, with Eala taking their most recent encounter in emphatic fashion, 6-3, 6-1, at the 2024 Cary Tennis Classic.
That win gave the Filipina a measure of confidence against an opponent who remains dangerous despite the gap in rankings.
With a spot in the quarterfinals at stake, Eala will look to sustain her form and extend her winning streak as she continues her push for a first WTA Tour title.
The match is set for an early 5:00 a.m. start on Thursday (PH time).
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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