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FOCUS. Alexandra Eala (PHL) hits a forehand against Iga Swiatek (POL) (not pictured) on day nine of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The historic run of Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala ends at the hands of world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in a painfully close semifinal clash
MANILA, Philippines – Errors plagued Alex Eala as she bid goodbye to a breakthrough appearance in a WTA Tour final.
Eala saw her dream run in the Miami Open come to a halt after a heartbreaking 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 loss to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals at the Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, March 27 (Friday, March 28, Manila time).
Seeking to beat a third straight top-five opponent after monumental wins over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek and No. 5 Madison Keys, Eala committed costly blunders in crucial moments and witnessed the American arrange a title clash with top seed Aryna Sabalenka. – Rappler.com
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