Alex Eala survives 'great test,' advances to Birmingham Open final
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala advanced to the Birmingham Open final after a hard-fought three-set victory over Rebeka Masarova. The match was interrupted multiple times by rain, testing Eala's composure before she secured the win.
Why it matters
Reaching her first final of the season in a WTA 125 tournament is a significant career milestone for the 21-year-old rising star.
Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her semifinal match against Rebeka Masarova, on day eight of the Lexus Birmingham Open Championships at Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham, England, Saturday June 6, 2026. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
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