Back in China for the second time in a month, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala aims to hit the ground running at the Guangzhou Open against American qualifier Claire Liu.
Alex Eala will look to make a strong start at the Guangzhou Open when she squares off against qualifier Claire Liu in a Round of 32 clash on Tuesday, October 21.
Serving time is at 4:10 p.m. (PH Time).
Seeded fourth in the tournament, the Filipina left-hander is aiming for a spot in the Round of 16 in what will be her first meeting with the 25-year-old American.
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Eala, fresh off a new career-high in the WTA rankings, also looks to bounce back from consecutive early exits in Wuhan and Japan.
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Her opponent, Liu, is no easy task.
The 25-year-old American, a former world no. 1 junior player and Wimbledon girls’ champion, holds a 20–16 record this year and reached a career-high ranking of no. 52 in January 2023.
Currently ranked no. 305, Liu earned her spot in the main draw by defeating Linda Fruhvirtova and Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva in the qualifying rounds.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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