Alex Eala is set to face Diana Shnaider in a rematch in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
After being outclassed in the Round of 16 of the Ningbo Open last week, can the Filipina tennis superstar finally get the better of her Russian opponent?
Alex Eala vs. Diana Shnaider: Round 2
After dispatching Eala at the Ningbo Open last week, the world No. 13 advanced to the semifinals before losing to current world No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
As the third seed at the Japan Open, the 22-year-old Shnaider received a first-round bye and survived a tough three-set challenge from Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
With Shnaider now in the quarterfinals, her hopes of winning another WTA title remain alive.
Meanwhile, with the 21-year-old Filipina projected to rise to world No. 18 in the live WTA rankings, this upcoming rematch becomes more intriguing than ever.
Before reaching the quarterfinals, the Rafa Nadal Academy graduate defeated wild card Mika Stojsavljevic and Talia Gibson.
Eala last reached the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., where she went on to win the championship in August this year.
Alex Eala Next Match
Tournament: WTA 500 Toray Pan Pacific Open
Event: Singles — Quarterfinals: Alex Eala vs. Diana Shnaider
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 4:00 p.m.
