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Eala Makes History as First Filipina to Reach WTA Tour Final

On June 27 at Eastbourne, Alexandra Eala defeated Varvara Gracheva in three sets to become the first Filipina to reach a WTA final.
Drawing on her Miami Open semifinal run and success in Nottingham and Eastbourne qualifiers, Eala's rise culminated in her first WTA final appearance.
Data confirms Eala's success with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 score, converting all break points and achieving 77% first-serve in the decider.
Following her semifinal victory, Eala will face Maya Joint in the final, boosting her confidence ahead of Wimbledon and likely moving into the top 60 WTA rankings.
On Monday at Wimbledon, Alexandra Eala faces defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, carrying her historic Eastbourne momentum and the hopes of the Philippines.

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nationalworld.com

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Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to reach WTA final at Eastbourne Open

Eala defeated France's Vavara Gracheva 7-5 2-6 6-3 over two hours and 33 minutes to tick off another milestone in her rising career.

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The Manila Times

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Alex Eala shoots for first WTA title

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala shoots for her first Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour title as she faces Aussie Maya Joint at the Eastbourne Open final in England on Saturday.

30 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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The Frontier Post

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Eala makes history as first Filipina to reach WTA Tour final

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Sussex Express

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'Such an honour' - Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipina player in history to reach a WTA final

Alexandra Eala became the first Filipina player in history to reach a WTA final, by beating Varvara Gracheva in the Lexus Eastbourne Open semi-final.

30 days ago·Lewes, United Kingdom

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ESPN

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Eala tops Gracheva to move to Eastbourne final

Alex Eala defeats Varvara Gracheva to advances to Eastbourne Open final.

30 days ago·United States

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Sportskeeda

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Alexandra Eala can't control her emotions & breaks down in tears after reaching maiden WTA final days ahead of Wimbledon

Alexandra Eala, the 20-year-old Filipino who made waves earlier this year with a semifinal run at the Miami Open, recently sealed her progress to her maiden WTA Tour-level final at the ongoing Lexus E

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