Tatjana Maria Proves Too Much in Madrid Open as Alex Eala's Early Exit Streak Continues
MANILA, Philippines—The young and promising Alex Eala has been struggling to stay afloat in the WTA tour. The Filipino tennis ace was recently eliminated in the Round of 128 of the Madrid Open at Caja Magica on Wednesday (Manila time) by Germany's Tatjana Maria.
Maria, who is ranked No. 66 in the world, proved to be too much for Eala to handle as she dispatched the 17-year-old wildcard entry in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in just an hour and ten minutes. This early exit marks Eala's fourth consecutive loss in a month's span, including the Miami Open last month.
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| Photo from Alex Eala Facebook |
It was a disappointing result for Eala, who was hoping to make a statement in the Madrid Open, where some of the world's top players like No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka are competing. Unfortunately, Eala failed to replicate her recent success in the ITF circuit, where she reached the finals of the ITF W15 tournament in Portugal.
Eala has lost to Maria before; three months ago, in the opening round of the Thailand Open, Maria defeated her 6-2, 6-2 to send her packing. The lack of experience was clear in both games as Eala was unable to manage Maria's strong baseline game and aggressive net play.
Eala still has great potential in spite of the recent losses. She won the junior doubles title in the Australian Open in the past, and she has occasionally displayed brilliance when playing opponents who are rated higher. She has the capacity to grow into a formidable opponent on the WTA tour with the appropriate instruction and direction.
For now, Eala's focus will be on regaining her form and confidence, as she looks to bounce back from a string of disappointing results. The road ahead will not be easy, but with her talent and determination, Eala has the tools to overcome any challenge that comes her way.
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