Alex Eala 'tired' but says ankle injury not serious
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala successfully advanced to the fourth round of the Canadian Open despite suffering a minor ankle injury during her match against Caty McNally. Eala confirmed the injury is not serious and expressed that she is managing physical fatigue from a busy tournament schedule.
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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines wipes her face between points while playing Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP
MANILA, Philippines - Alex Eala alleviated worries about her fitness after twisting her right ankle in a gutsy win over Caty McNally in the round of 32 of the Canadian Open in Toronto on Saturday.
Eala tweaked her right ankle midway through the second set and fought through it en route to a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory over McNally to reach the fourth round of the WTA 1000 hard court event.
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