Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala continued her impressive form on clay as she defeated China’s Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-3 in the Round of 64 at the 2026 Italian Open on Friday, May 8. This marks Eala’s first career victory over the experienced Chinese player.
Match Highlights
Eala started strongly but faced a brief scare in the first set, recovering from a 0-3 deficit to clinch it 6-4. She then dominated the second set, breaking her opponent at crucial moments to seal a comfortable 6-3 win. The match lasted just under one and a half hours on the red clay of the Foro Italico.
This victory avenges her three-set loss to Wang Xinyu in the semi-finals of the 2026 Auckland Classic earlier this year.
Next Challenge Awaits
The World No. 42 Eala will face a formidable opponent in the Round of 32. She is scheduled to play the winner of the match between Elena Rybakina and Maria Sakkari.
Growing Momentum for Eala
The 21-year-old Filipino continues to make headlines this season with consistent performances on the WTA Tour. Her growing confidence on clay — a surface she has openly worked hard to improve — bodes well for her ambitions at the French Open and the rest of the 2026 season.
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