Alex Eala ousts Cirstea, sets up quarterfinal duel vs Coco Gauff

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala took down higher-ranked Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 7-5, 6-4, early Thursday (Manila time) to book her spot in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. READ: Alex Eala delivers for Filipino fans in Dubai Championships thriller Eala put on another impressive showing in the nightcap at Center Court, racing to a 5-1