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Injury prompts Eala to skip Cincinnati
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a shoulder injury, as confirmed by the WTA.
Her spot in the main draw will be taken by Mexico's Renata Zarazua.
Eala retired from her match in the Canadian Open in Montreal due to the same injury, despite receiving taping.
She stated that her time in Montreal was 'short but sweet' and she is focusing on rest and recovery.
The 20-year-old Eala, currently ranked World No. 69, is bracing for the US Open later this month.
She plans to play in Asia after the US Open.
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Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala dropped to world No. 69 in the WTA rankings after a three-week break from competition.
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