Alex Eala Battles Through Grueling Match to Enter Suzhou Open Quarterfinals
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala 🇵🇭 once again proved her grit and fighting spirit after outlasting Belgian ace Greet Minnen 🇧🇪 in a thrilling three-set Round of 16 clash at the WTA 125K Suzhou Open in China.
Eala needed every ounce of composure and determination to secure the victory, prevailing 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 in a match that lasted over three hours. Both players exchanged heavy baseline rallies, with neither willing to give an inch. After narrowly taking the first set in a tiebreak, Eala saw Minnen bounce back with her own gutsy performance in the second set.
But in true champion’s fashion, the 20-year-old Filipina kept her focus in the decider, breaking Minnen’s serve at a crucial moment to seal the win.
With this hard-earned triumph, Eala advances to the Quarterfinals, where she will face seasoned Swiss veteran Viktorija Golubic 🇨🇭, ranked No. 70 in the world and holder of 2 WTA career titles. The 32-year-old Golubic brings with her a wealth of experience, making the upcoming duel a tough challenge for the Filipina.
📅 Match Schedule: October 3, 2025 (Friday) – 04:00 (TBD)
📍 WTA 125 Suzhou Open, China
Eala’s run in Suzhou has already showcased her maturity and resilience on the court. Filipino tennis fans will surely rally behind her once more as she aims to take another big step in her young but rising career.
💪 Mabuhay ka, Alex! Good luck in the Quarterfinals! 🇵🇭🎾✨