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Alex Eala Eyeing LA Olympics if She Takes Tennis Gold at the Asian Games
She beat Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 and will face Wang Xiyu next after securing the Philippines a bronze medal.
- On Wednesday, Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala reached the Asian Games semifinals in Nagoya, Japan, defeating Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 and securing a bronze medal.
- To compete for the Philippines, Eala sacrificed her spot in the mandatory WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing, prioritizing national representation she called "a big part of my dreams."
- Trailing 4-5 in the first set against Garland, Eala won 9 consecutive games at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in a 109-minute match that showcased her comeback ability.
- Fans traveled from the Philippines to support Eala, creating a home-court atmosphere. She also drew lighthearted praise from supporters for her witty responses to fan interactions.
- Eala next faces China's Wang Xiyu on Thursday, with the tournament winner earning an automatic berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She remains the favorite for gold.
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