Alex Eala bows out of Madrid Open in Round of 64

Updated Sun, April 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM Published Thu, April 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala was eliminated from the Madrid Open in the Round of 64 after a three-set loss to world number 2 and defending champion Iga Swiatek, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6.

Despite a strong start where Eala won the first set, Swiatek rallied with her consistent play on clay to secure the victory.

Eala expressed pride in her fight and how she handled the moment, viewing the match as a learning experience and stating she is a "lion in the making."

This marks Eala's best finish in the Madrid Open, matching her performance from last year.

She will receive approximately P2 million in prize money for reaching the Round of 64.

Eala, currently ranked world No. 72, is set to compete in the Italian Open, a WTA 1000 tournament, from May 6 to 18.

The Italian Open offers her a chance to face top players, including Swiatek, Grand Slam champions like Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys, and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

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