TORONTO (AP) — Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek beat second-seeded Elena Rybakina, 6-2, 6-3, on Thursday, Aug. 13, in the National Bank Open for her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek. from Poland, broke Rybakina’s serve early in the match and went on to take the opening set...
Another stern test awaits Alex Eala as she finds herself in the bottom half of the draw at the Cincinnati Open in Ohio, which fires off on Thursday, Aug. 13 (Friday, Aug. 14, Philippine time). The 21-year-old Filipina secured an opening-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament,...
Alex Eala is expected to make the most out of the remaining days before she sees action again in the Cincinnati Open in Ohio which fires off on Thursday, Aug. 13. Barring any changes and last-minute pullouts, the 21-year-old is projected to be seeded 17th based on the latest player list from the...
Alex Eala turns her focus to her singles campaign as she tries to extend her winning ways when she battles American Caty McNally in their Round of 32 showdown in the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada Saturday, Aug. 8 (Philippine time). The 21-year-old Eala looks to stretch her string...
Alex Eala displayed steely nerves and overcame a tough challenge from Magdalena Fesch 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 to notch her first-ever win in the WTA100 Italian Open on Wednesday, May 6. The 20-year-old Filipina seemingly lost steam after an impressive opening set but recovered just in time to turn back her...
Alex Eala is eyeing a much-needed breakthrough on clay as she turns her focus to the upcoming WTA 1000 event in Rome slated on May 5 to 17. The 20-year-old Filipina standout has opted to skip this week’s WTA125 Catalonia Open, choosing instead to fine-tune her preparation for the higher-stakes...
