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WTA Philippine Open Results
Alex Eala dominated with five service breaks and a 77% first-serve win rate in her opening match at the Philippines' inaugural WTA 125 event.
- Alex Eala opened the Philippines' first-ever WTA 125 by defeating Alina Charaeva 6-1, 6-2 in one hour and 16 minutes on Monday evening at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
- The win doubled as redemption, as Alex Eala broke Alina Charaeva in the fourth and sixth games, dictating play from the baseline early.
- Eala's statistics revealed dominance, converting five service breaks and posting a 77% first-serve winning rate and 61% on her second serve.
- Eala moves on to the second round to face the winner of Nao Hibino vs Himeno Sakatsume, while Philippine doubles teams Stefi Marithe Aludo/Tennielle Madis and Elizabeth Abarquez/Rovie Baulete won straight sets.
- Despite Charaeva's early second-set edge, including a service break, Eala responded with momentum swings in the second set, winning five consecutive games to close the match.
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