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Eala: Grass growing on me
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has climbed to world No. 74 in the latest WTA rankings, improving her standing just weeks before the Wimbledon Championships.
The 20-year-old's ascent follows her participation in several grass-court tournaments across the United Kingdom during June.
Eala reached the quarterfinals of the Ilkley Open, her best performance on grass this season.
She competed in the Eastbourne Open, advancing via walkover against Jelena Ostapenko in the Round of 16.
Eala is set to make her Wimbledon debut on June 30, hoping to carry her recent momentum onto the major stage.
She believes the grass surface suits her game and is physically doing well despite the short grass season.
Eala is currently facing Dayana Yastremska at the Eastbourne Open, with a potential semifinal appearance and ranking boost on the line.
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