Alex Eala reaches Eastbourne quarters after Ostapenko retires injured
FILE–Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns the ball to Poland’s Magda Linette during the Nottingham Open tennis championships in Nottingham, England, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Alex Eala advanced to the quarterfinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open after third seed Jelena Ostapenko retired due to injury late Wednesday (Manila time).
Leading 3-2 in the third set, Eala scored the victory with Ostapenko unable to continue after injuring her left ankle earlier in the match.
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The Filipino tennis ace had to battle back from a disastrous first set, where the world No. 20 from Latvia dominated 6-0. Eala recovered with a 6-2 second-set victory to force a decider.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Jelena
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