Alex Eala Credits Focus for Ranking Climb After Cincinnati Open Win

Alex Eala faces Amanda Anisimova in Cincinnati Open 3rd round

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala battles world number 10 Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Cincinnati Open late Monday night (Manila time) in Mason, Ohio. Eala, seeded 17th, took a 6-1, 3-0 triumph over Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse, who retired in the second set due to a right foot injury. The Filipino star will face ninth seed Anisimova for the first time in her career. READ: Alex Eala through to Cincinnati Open third round as Ruse reti…

Eala to face world No. 10 Anisimova in Cincinnati third round

Another elite player awaits Alex Eala on court when she faces world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Monday, Aug. 17.This would be the first time that the 21-year-old Eala is competing against the two-time Grand Slam finalist, who ranked as high as No. 3 early this year.Eala, seeded 17th, is coming off a dominant 6-1, 3-0 (ret) second round win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse, who retired with a right foot in…

Alex Eala credits focus for ranking climb after Cincinnati Open win

Alex Eala’s meteoric rise on the WTA Tour surged forward with a commanding opening victory at the Cincinnati Open, cementing her status as one of the sport’s most formidable young talents. The 17th seed, riding an incredible 8-1 record on North American hard courts, advanced effortlessly as Elena-Gabriela Ruse was forced to retire while trailing 6-1, 3-0. Eala’s performance was a showcase of precision and focus, qualities she acknowledged after …