Alex Eala starts her Asian string of tournaments in China against Belarusian foe Aliona Falei in the Round of 32 of the Jingshan Open.
Alex Eala begins her Asian swing on Tuesday, Sept. 23, when she takes on Belarusian Aliona Falei in the Round of 32 of the Jingshan Open in China, with first serve scheduled at 12:10 p.m.
Eala, currently ranked world no. 58, enters the tournament as the top seed and looks to build on her momentum after a quarterfinals run at the SP Open in Brazil.
The 20-year-old Filipina continues her rise on the WTA ladder as she guns for her second WTA Challenger crown, following her breakthrough title at the Guadalajara 125 Open earlier this month.
She also had a few days of R&R in the Philippines before flying out anew for a string of tournaments in the region.
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Her opponent, world no. 322 Falei, comes in with confidence after capturing an ITF W35-level title in China.
While this will be the first career meeting between the two, Eala’s ranking and recent form make her the clear favorite heading into the match.
With her seeding and form placing her firmly among the contenders, Eala aims to deliver a strong start in Jingshan as she continues to climb the global rankings and solidify her standing on the WTA Tour.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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