Gutsy Fight From Alex Eala Not Enough vs Rybakina at Italian Open
Elena Rybakina fired six aces and 28 winners as she beat Alex Eala in straight sets for her 29th victory of the season.
- On Sunday, Elena Rybakina defeated Alex Eala 6-4, 6-3 at the Italian Open in Rome, advancing to the tournament's Round of 16.
- Following her sweep of China's Wang Xinyu on Friday, Eala reached the third round of a clay tournament for the first time in her career.
- Behind a potent serve, Rybakina fired 28 winners and 6 aces to secure her 29th victory of the season, though Eala held her own against the Australian Open champion.
- Advancing to the Round of 16, Rybakina will face Karolina Pliskova next, having previously ruled this WTA 1000 tournament in 2023.
- Eala is expected to see action in the main draw of the French Open later this month, having demonstrated rising potential during her Rome campaign.
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