Alex Eala advances in Washington, to face Leylah Fernandez next

Washington, United States—Alexandra Eala rallied to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen to advance to the Round of 16 of the Mubadala DC Open. The 21-year-old left-hander Eala of the Philippines logged a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Zheng after two hours and 26 minutes. READ: Alex Eala keen on Asian Games stint Eala, ranked 28th, was down a set and a break but broke six times in all to oust the reigning Olympic champion Zheng. Eala vs Fernandez next Eala will play for a quarter-final berth against seventh-seeded defending champion Leylah Fernandez, a Filipino- Canadian.  Meanwhile, Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of […]...

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