‘Here to stay’: Alex Eala proves she’s earned place among world’s best

It took a player from a certified tennis power to halt Alex Eala’s run at Indian Wells. But not even the dominating way No. 14 seed Linda Noskova fashioned out that 6-2, 6-0 victory over the Filipino star could detract from the fact that Eala has proven herself worthy of her place in the WTA.