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Alex Eala falls to Hungarian foe, ends Oeiras Open run
Top-seeded Filipina tennis player Alex Eala was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open by Hungary's Panna Udvardy, ranked world No. 137.
The match concluded with a score of 7-6, 6-4 in favor of Udvardy, marking Eala's first clay tournament exit of the year.
Despite Eala's strong comeback in the first set to force a tiebreak, Udvardy ultimately secured the set.
Eala responded aggressively in the second set, building a 4-1 lead, but Udvardy showcased resilience to tie the score at 4-4 and eventually serve for the match.
Udvardy saved two match points before securing the victory, ending Eala's campaign.
This loss follows Eala's semifinal appearance at the Miami Open.
Eala is scheduled to compete in the Mutua Madrid Open, a WTA 1000 tournament, from April 22 to May 4.
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