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Alexandra Eala Storms Into US Open Third Round

Alexandra Eala is a tennis player from the Philippines.

She played Oleksandra Oliynykova at the US Open.

Eala won the match in two sets, 6-1 and 6-4.

This means she advanced to the tournament’s third round.

Eala had lost to Oliynykova earlier this year, but won this time.

She played patiently and stayed focused during the match.

Many Filipino fans cheered for her in the stadium.

Eala is the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level match.

Key facts

Match result: Alexandra Eala defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4.
Tournament: US Open
Progress: Eala advanced to the third round.
Match duration: Eala needed little more than an hour to win.
Previous meeting: Eala lost to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year.
Next possible opponents: Eala will face either Iva Jovic of the United States or Britain’s Francesca Jones.
Milestone: Eala is the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level match.

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