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GMA Network
an hour ago
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- GMA Network
Alex Eala back in Rafa Nadal Academy ahead of US Open stint
Alex Eala has returned to familiar grounds at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, sharpening her game on the hard courts in preparation for her upcoming campaign at the US Open later this month. The 20-year-old Filipina tennis star hasn't seen action since July 28 or when she absorbed a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 loss to Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in the Canadian Open. After that tournament, Eala had to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open due to a shoulder injury, which also forced her to miss the Montreal Open as well. ?But Eala appears to be recovering well, already back to her training routine as shown in videos shared by the Rafa Nadal Academy on Monday. The development came just days after Eala dropped to no. 68 in the world rankings. She reached a career-high of no. 56 back in June. Barring any injuries, Eala is expected to compete in the Monterrey Open in Mexico before the US Open, which begins on August 24. READ MORE | What's next for Alex Eala after Wimbledon? —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alex Eala drops to no. 68 in world rankings
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala reacts during her first round match against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala dropped three spots in the latest world ranking released by the Women's Tennis Association for the week of August 11. From no. 65 last July 28, the 20-year-old player is now at no. 68. Eala fell short against Markéta Vondroušová in the opening round of the Canadian Open before it was reported that she pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a shoulder injury. The Filipina tennis star reached a career-high of no. 56 back in June after her first WTA finals stint in the Eastbourne Open. Barring any injuries, Eala is expected to compete in the Monterrey Open in Mexico and in the US Open this month. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Dubai Eye
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Bencic stuns Rybakina to set up Krueger final
Belinda Bencic is through to another Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final after eliminating reigning champion Elena Rybakina in a pulsating contest. The Swiss star will now meet Ashlyn Krueger, who defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets, in Saturday's final. The winner of the inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in 2023, Bencic went into the semi-final against the current champion as the underdog. Rybakina, who came out on top in a three-set thriller against Ons Jabeur in the last eight, started the match in ominous fashion, quickly taking control and claiming the first set 6-3. Bencic, having only returned to action at the tail end of last year after taking a maternity break, has been growing in stature throughout the tournament and secured her passage to the semi-finals with a straight-sets win over Marketa Vondrousova. The disappointment of falling behind, if anything, galvanised the 27-year-old, who responded brilliantly in the second set, racing into a 3-0 lead. Rybakina, in true champion style, hit back, but Bencic held on to force a decider. It was Bencic looking the more dangerous of the two players and, after breaking Rybakina for a third time, she found herself serving for the match. Rybakina saved two match points before breaking her opponent's serve to close the deficit to a single game, with the score 5-4 in favour of Bencic, who was now serving for the match once more. This time around, she wasn't to be denied, seeing out the match to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book her place in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final for the second time. Krueger's impressive form in the tournament continued following standout wins against Daria Kasatkina and Leylah Fernandez, as she edged an entertaining clash with Noskova to reach the final. It was a clash of the rising stars with the two players, both 20, having impressed on their way to the last four, with Krueger seeing off both Daria Kasatkina and Leylah Fernandez, while Noskova had beaten Paula Badosa and Magda Linette in straight sets. It was the first meeting between the two players and Noskova, who won her maiden title at the Monterrey Open last August, appeared to be on course to take the first set as she led 4-2. Krueger, though, had other ideas and fought back strongly as both women attempted to seize the initiative. It was no surprise to see the set eventually settled via a tie-break, which Krueger claimed 7-2 to take the lead. After claiming the opening set, Krueger grew in confidence and broke Noskova twice to take control of the second. Despite failing to take advantage of a match point, with Noskova breaking her opponent and winning the next game on serve to bring it back to 5-4, Krueger, serving for the match, successfully saw it through to seal a 7-6, 6-4 victory and secure her first appearance in a WTA 500 final.
Khaleej Times
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Bencic stuns Rybakina to set up Abu Dhabi Open final clash with Krueger
Belinda Bencic is through to another Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final after coming from behind to eliminate reigning champion Elena Rybakina in a pulsating contest, and the Swiss star will now meet Ashlyn Krueger, who defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets to reach Saturday's showpiece. Winner of the inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in 2023, Bencic went into this evening's semifinal against the current champion as the underdog. Rybakina, who came out on top in a three-set thriller against Ons Jabeur in the last eight, started the match in ominous fashion, quickly taking control and claiming the first set 6-3. Bencic, having only returned to action at the tail end of last year after taking a maternity break, has been growing in stature throughout the tournament and secured her passage to the semifinals with a straight-sets win over Marketa Vondrousova. The disappointment of falling behind, if anything, galvanised the 27-year-old, who responded brilliantly in the second set, racing into a 3-0 lead. Rybakina, in true champion style, hit back, but Bencic held on to force a decider. It was Bencic looking the more dangerous of the two players and, after breaking Rybakina for a third time, she found herself serving for the match. Rybakina saved two match points before breaking her opponent's serve to close the deficit to a single game, with the score 5-4 in favour of Bencic, who was now serving for the match once more. This time around, she wasn't to be denied, seeing out the match to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book her place in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final for the second time. Krueger's impressive form in the tournament continued following standout wins against Daria Kasatkina and Leylah Fernandez, as she edged an entertaining clash with Noskova to reach the final. It was a clash of the rising stars with the two players, both 20, having impressed on their way to the last four, with Krueger seeing off both Daria Kasatkina and Leylah Fernandez, while Noskova had beaten Paula Badosa and Magda Linette in straight sets. It was the first meeting between the two players and Noskova, who won her maiden title at the Monterrey Open last August, appeared to be on course to take the first set as she led 4-2. Krueger, though, had other ideas and fought back strongly as both women attempted to sieze the initiative. It was no surprise to see the set eventually settled via a tie-break, which Krueger claimed 7-2 to take the lead. After claiming the opening set, Krueger grew in confidence and broke Noskova twice to take control of the second. Despite failing to take advantage of a match point, with Noskova breaking her opponent and winning the next game on serve to bring it back to 5-4, Krueger, serving for the match, successfully saw it through to seal a 7-6, 6-4 victory and secure her first appearance in a WTA 500 final. Jelena Ostapenko/Ellen Perez are through to the final of the doubles tournament following an impressive 6-3, 6-2 victory against Marketa Vondrousova/Liudmila Samsonova in the day's opening match on Stadium Court. They will meet Kristina Mladenovic/Shuai Zhang in Saturday's final after the duo defeated Olivia Nicholls/Olivia Gadecki 6-1, 6-4 in the second semi-final. The doubles final, scheduled for 2.30pm, gets Saturday's action underway as the two pairings aim to claim the title which was won last year by American duo Bethanie Mattek-Sands/Sofia Kenin. That match will then be followed by the final, between Krueger and Bencic, as a wonderful tournament draws to a close.
