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Alex Eala Crashes Out of Miami Open as American Stars Dominate
Alexandra Eala lost 6-0, 6-2 to Karolina Muchova in the Miami Open round of 16, dropping to No. 45 after failing to defend 390 ranking points from last year.
- On Tuesday, Alexandra Eala's Miami Open run ended in the round of 16 after a 6-0, 6-2 loss to Czech player Karolina Muchova in exactly 60 minutes.
- This defeat marks Eala's 12th consecutive loss to Czech opponents, extending a troubling streak that has defined her matchups against players from that nation.
- Muchova dominated the match, never allowing a break of serve and recording 20 winners; Eala earned $105,720 in prize money despite the loss.
- Following the exit, Eala dropped to No. 45 in the WTA rankings as she failed to defend 390 ranking points earned during last year's semifinal run.
- The 20-year-old Filipina will take a break for Holy Week before shifting focus to the clay-court season, where she aims to rebuild her ranking in April.
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Alex Eala swept away by Karolina Muchova in Miami Open
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