US EditionEala Makes History as First Filipina to Reach WTA Tour Final
- Alex Eala reached the final of the Lexus Eastbourne Open on June 27, 2025, after defeating Varvara Gracheva in the semifinals in the UK.
- Eala's victory followed a physically and mentally demanding match against Gracheva, who challenged her with dominating moments throughout.
- Eala sealed the win 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 after a tough three-set battle lasting over two hours, marking her best WTA Tour output this season.
- Eala described the match as demanding on both our bodies and minds, commending Gracheva as a strong competitor during her on-court interview.
- On June 28, Eala will compete in the final against either the young Australian player Maya Joint or Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, with the opportunity to become the first Filipina to win a WTA singles title.
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Alex Eala reaches first WTA career final at Eastbourne Open
For the first time, Alex Eala will be playing for the title in the WTA Tour. Eala scored a grindout 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win over Varvara Gracheva of France on Friday to advance to the championship round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open. READ: Alex Eala rolls into Eastbourne Open semifinals ahead of Wimbledon She will face either Maya Joint or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final on Saturday. The Filipino tennis star had to fight back from a wasted chance…
Alex Eala rewrites history anew, reaches first career WTA final in Eastbourne Open
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala already holds the record for the best finish by a Filipino in the pro tennis tour in the open era when she made the semifinals of the Miami Open last March. Now she’s gone even farther, reaching the final of the WTA 250 Lexus Eastbourne Open after a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 semifinal triumph over naturalized French Varvara Gracheva on Friday, June 27, at the Center Court of the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in the United …
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