Home Sports Sports: Tennis star Eala tops World No. 56 in qualifying round... Sports Sports: Tennis star Eala tops World No. 56 in qualifying round to reach Eastbourne Open main draw By Luzonwide News Correspondent - June 22, 2025 124 0 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Semis-bound in Eastbourne Open. (Alex Eala FB) Showing grit and resilience, Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala toppled world no. 56 Hailey Baptiste in in a thrilling three-set battle, 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-1, to earn a spot in the Eastbourne Open main draw. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Eala upsets Tauson to win first US Open singles match BOXING SPORTS: Magsayo wins over Mexican foe BOXING SPORTS NEWS: Eumir Marcial knocks out rival in Pacquiao-Barrios undercard Alex Eala loses in Nottingham Open Round of 32 Nonito Donaire wins in comeback fight