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Alexandra Eala Advances to Madrid Open Showdown with Iga Swiatek

The 19-year-old Filipina tennis star secures a second-round clash with the defending champion after her opening-round victory.

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Iga Swiatek beat Alexandra Eala in the Madrid Open second round to start her title defence

Overview

  • Alexandra Eala defeated Viktoriya Tomova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, to advance to the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
  • Eala will face World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a rematch following her upset victory over the Polish star at the Miami Open last month.
  • Her Miami Open success, which included defeating three Grand Slam champions, propelled Eala into the WTA Top 100 for the first time, now ranked No. 72.
  • Eala’s development has been shaped by her training at the Rafa Nadal Academy, with mentorship from Toni Nadal and coaching by Joan Boix.
  • Bianca Andreescu has publicly supported Eala, highlighting the importance of peer encouragement in navigating the pressures of professional tennis.