File – The Philippines Alexandra Eala returns the ball to Emiliana Arango in Colombia, during their first match of the French tennis open, at Roland -Garros Stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo / Christophe Ena)
Manila, Philippines -Alex Eala expelled a third solid taking place to survive the American Hailey Baptiste, 6 (1) -7, 7-6 (4), 6-1 and Inceded a victory closer to the main draw of Lexus Eastbourne Open on Sunday.
After an exhausting first set, Eala jumped on the injured Baptist, who called for a medical dead time when the first sparked a 3-0 departure in the decision maker.
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The world’s n ° 56 and the seeded of qualifications have chosen to continue playing in the middle of an apparent injury at the lower body, but the feeling of Philippin tennis moved away with an advance of 5-0 before Baptiste won the sixth match.
Eala, 20, erased a deficit of 15-40 in the final match to fill the victory after two hours and 45 minutes.
The Rafa Nadal Academy product was dominated in the equality of the opening set. She blew an advance of 5-1 in the equality break in the second set, while Baptiste reduced it to an advance from one point, but Eala scored two consecutive crucial points to force a decision maker.
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Eala attacks the Russian Kamilla Rakhimova in the qualifying final on Monday evening.
The world number 77 Netter has shot down Zeynep Sonmez de Türkiye, 6-1, 6-3 in its first qualification match.
Eala is also participating in Wimbledon next week, her second Grand Chelem female tournament this year.
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