US Open: Alexandra Eala marches on, as China’s Zheng Qinwen regains ‘competitive fire’
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has advanced to the third round of the US Open after a dominant victory over Oleksandra Oliynykova. Eala credited her improved patience and focus for the win as she continues her rise in the global rankings.
Why it matters
Eala's performance represents a significant milestone for Philippine tennis on the international stage.
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines brushed aside Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 on Friday to reach the third round of the US Open, keeping alive the buzz for her fervent following in New York.
The 21-year-old left hander lost to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year but had the right formula this time around; Eala needing little more than an hour to book a third-round meeting with No 14 seed Iva Jovic of the USA.
“My patience and the consistency of my focus [were] the key to winning the match today,” Eala said.
Fresh from claiming her first career title in Washington last month, Eala won the opening four games across a dominant first set, striking 11 winners to none from her opponent.
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