Filipina fairytale continues as alex eala wins in dubai to set up last-eight date with world no4 coco gauff
The Filipina fairytale continues. From Quezon City to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, 20-year-old Alexandra Eala defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 under the lights of Centre Court on Wednesday to book a last-eight date with World No4 Coco Gauff. "I take it all in with a spoonful of gratitude," Eala said, after being cheered on like the superstar she is quickly becoming among her compatriots. The World No47 - the highest-ranked Filipina in WTA Tour history - showed a quiet confidence from the first game to slowly grind down her veteran opponent and reach the quarterfinals of a 1000 tournament for the
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