Alex Eala has once again easily defeated her opponent in the Jingshan Open tournament in China as she moves past Jia-Jing Lu in the Quarterfinals in the afternoon of September 26.
Comeback Queen Strikes Again in Set 1
Despite the huge difference in the world ranking among the two opponents, Lu’s experience in the hardcourt was handy during the 1st set.
In Set 1, the 35 year old Chinese athlete was able to get ahead with the score of 4-2, then the 20 year old Filipina Eala slowly regained her momentum as she then made a personal run as she took 4-straight games in order to win the opening period.
FINAL SCORE OF SET 1: 6-4
The Filiprima then carried the winning energy in Set 2.
After the No. 349 Lu first struck in the second set but then Alex went ballistic and finished Set 2 not allowing her Chinese opponent to get any more inspiration from the home crowd.
FINAL SCORE OF SET 2: 6-1
Up Next: Semifinals Match vs Lulu Sun
The top seed Eala now sets her sights fighting against Lulu Sun of New Zealand in the Semifinals match.
The 24 year old Sun is currently ranked No. 146 and was able to beat Elena Pridankina in the quarterfinals in just 2 sets, 6-2, 6-4. During the Round of 16, she defeated Ru Xi Wu and in Round of 32 Tyra Caterina Grant all just in 2 sets.
Sun is also the 3rd seed in the tournament.
Interestingly, the two have met before during the Round 3 Qualifying stage of the Wimbledon Open 2024. Lulu won against Alex in 2 sets, breaking Alex’s Wimbledon dream back then.
The number #1 Alex Eala versus the #3 Lulu Sun will have their semifinals match set to happen tomorrow, Saturday, September 26 with the time still yet to be determined.
Prior to beating Lu in the quarterfinals, Eala first defeated Aliona Falei in Round of 32 and Mei Yamaguchi in Round of 16 all in just 2 sets as well.
Will the match between Eala and Sun end in just 2 sets?
