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Eala Rallies Past Fręch in Rome Thriller
8 May
Summary
- Alexandra Eala secured a comeback victory against Magdalena Fręch.
- Eala dominated the first set 6-0, lost the second, and won the third.
- The win marks Eala's 15th main-draw victory on the WTA Tour this season.
Alexandra Eala showcased resilience by staging a comeback victory over Magdalena Fręch in the opening round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Eala secured the first set with a dominant 6-0 scoreline, but Fręch fought back in the second set.
Despite falling behind 3-1 in the decisive third set, Eala refused to yield. The Filipina left-hander regrouped, broke back, and ultimately clinched the hard-fought match with a final score of 6-0, 3-6, 6-4.
This win marks Eala's 15th main-draw victory on the WTA Tour this season, the most among left-handed players. It also extends her personal streak of winning her opening match in WTA 1000 tournaments to five consecutive appearances.
Eala is set to face Wang Xinyu, the 31st seed, in the second round. Their previous encounter saw Wang emerge victorious in a three-set semifinal in Auckland earlier this year.
Beyond her on-court achievements, Eala reflected on her surreal journey, highlighting interactions with Rafael Nadal and occasional coaching from Toni Nadal as particularly inspiring. Her experiences at the Rafael Nadal Academy and the Laureus World Sports Awards have further fueled her rise.
