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Alex Eala saved a match point after trailing 4-0 in the final set to win in a tiebreak and reach the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open quarterfinals.
- Yesterday, Alex Eala completed a reverse sweep to beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, advancing to the quarterfinals.
- Coming off last week, Sasnovich dictated play early with a 31-18 winners edge while Eala failed to convert break opportunities.
- In the deciding set, Sasnovich led 5-4 but Eala saved a match point in an extended game and won three straight points to seal the victory.
- With Filipino supporters watching into the wee hours, Filipino fans stayed up late to cheer Alex Eala at Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre before her quarterfinal against Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday evening.
- The comeback echoed her 2025 US Open rally and adds live WTA ranking points toward a career-best as she also pursues a doubles semifinal with Indonesian partner Janice Tjen.
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Eala in insane comeback win - BusinessWorld Online
Clinches Abu Dhabi Open quarterfinal slot ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA unleashed the Filipino never say die spirit, saving multiple match points to hack out a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(7-5) win against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus and roll into the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open quarterfinals at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre. The resilient Filipina pride melted 0-4 and 2-5 deficits with an amazing 5-1 closeout punctuated by a thunderous serve that …
Alex Eala labels Abu Dhabi Open win “special”
Alex Eala's thrilling comeback at the Abu Dhabi Open leaves fans in awe as she overcomes a match point to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich, securing her spot in the Quarter-finals. Discover how the Filipina star's resilience and the support of the Filipino community fueled her victory.
Clutch Alex Eala completes comeback vs. Sasnovich to reach Abu Dhabi Open QF
Alex Eala erased a huge deficit in Set 3 to complete a stunning 2-6, 6-4, 7(7)-6(5) comeback win against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in their Round of 16 clash at the Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday.
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