Alexandra Eala Exits Suzhou Open After Narrow Quarterfinal Defeat

In a thrilling quarterfinal encounter at the Suzhou Open WTA 125 tournament in China, Philippines' Alexandra "Alex" Eala was defeated by Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(0). Eala built momentum late in the decisive third set, holding a 6-5 lead and appearing poised for victory. However, Golubic successfully defended her serve to push the set into a tiebreak. During the high-pressure tiebreaker, Eala was unable to capitalize on multiple match points, enabling Golubic to secure the win. Despite the loss, Eala's performance continues to demonstrate her growing competitiveness on the international circuit.