Alexandra “Alex” Eala advances at the Berlin Tennis Open after upsetting world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Multiple reports say Eala wins in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, ending Rybakina’s run in Berlin. The loss comes after Rybakina had already been eliminated earlier in the season’s grass-court stretch, including a previous defeat to Katie Boulter at Queen’s Club, which outlets describe as a second consecutive early exit leading into Wimbledon.
Following the win over Rybakina, Eala is set to play the next round against Elina Svitolina, who is listed as world No. 8. One report adds that Svitolina is also eliminated by Eala, this time with a score of 6-3, 6-4, in their meeting early Saturday (Philippine time). The accounts agree that Eala is ranked lower than her opponent, and both victories occur within the Berlin tournament.
