EALA IN DUBAI

By Duoi Ampilan

SENSATIONAL EALA STUNS PAOLINI IN DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC




In a performance that will be remembered as one of her fiercest bouts, 20-year-old Alex Eala produced a seismic shock in the Dubai desert, demolishing the 6th-seeded Italian veteran Jasmine Paolini at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Playing with the fearless precision of a seasoned player, Eala didn't just beat Paolini, she dismantled her. The first set was a breathtaking exhibition of raw power and poise, as the Filipino sensation raced to a staggering 6-1 lead, leaving the WTA's world No. 8 scrambling and the stunned crowd in awe.

Many expected the Italian to mount a ferocious comeback, and she did, pushing the second set to a tense, nail-biting tiebreak. But under the unforgiving Dubai lights, Eala's nerves of steel shone brightest. Trading winners with a veteran of both Singles and Double and an Olympic Champion, she showcased the immense talent that has the tennis world buzzing, clinically closing out the set 7-6.

As the final point was won, the Center Court crowd drew to witness a routine match erupted in a standing ovation for the new queen of the court. With this monumental victory, World No. 47 Eala doesn't just march into the Round of 16; she announces herself as a legitimate force on the global stage, proving that on any given night, magic can happen.

"Thank you, Jasmine," Alex said graciously when they were about to shake hands after the latter won their Round of 32 match.

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THE AUDIENCE 




5000 Megawatts of Energy & Noise from the Audience 😁 during the Eala-Paolini Match for the R32 at the Dubai Tennis Championship. The PH Tennis ace Alex Eala defeated the Olympic Champion, former Dubai Open Champion 6-1, 7-6.

Totoo po yang pictures. Baka sabihin na naman ng iba na peke 😬😁




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