Alex Eala Wins, Set to Face Swiatek at Madrid Open

Alex Eala, ranked World No. 72, made a strong start in the Madrid Open with an impressive victory over Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova. Eala triumphed in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the Round of 128 of the prestigious tournament on Tuesday in Spain.

Despite Tomova being ranked eight places higher than the 19-year-old Filipina tennis star, Eala’s performance was commanding. With the win, she advances to the Round of 64, where she will face World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

This will not be the first time Eala and Swiatek meet. The two players previously faced off at the Miami Open, where Eala stunned the tennis world by upsetting Swiatek in the quarterfinals. This upcoming match in Madrid promises to be an exciting rematch, with Eala looking to repeat her success.