BREAKING NEWS: Alex Eala Defeats Baptiste to Advance in Lexus Eastbourne Open Qualifiers! 🇵đź‡
MANILA, Philippines — Rising tennis star Alex Eala delivered a stunning performance in the Lexus Eastbourne Open 2025 Qualifying Rounds, defeating American player Hailey Baptiste in a three-set thriller: 7-6, 6-7, 1-6.
Eala showed her trademark grit and composure, edging out the first set in a close tiebreaker. Despite narrowly dropping the second set in another tense tiebreak, the Filipina came back with an explosive final set, sweeping Baptiste 6-0 to secure the victory.
The match highlighted Eala’s mental toughness and court mastery, as she powered her way to the next round and kept her hopes alive for a spot in the main draw of this prestigious WTA tournament.
The win adds another milestone in Eala’s international career and is a proud moment for Philippine tennis fans.
đź“ŤStay tuned for updates on her next match.
