Alex Eala Faces Lu in Jingshan Open Quarterfinals Today

JIANGSU, China — Alex Eala will face Xiyu Wang of China in the quarterfinals of the Jingshan Tennis Open on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Eala, the 20-year-old rising star, is currently ranked No. 58 in the world and is coming off a decisive 6-0, 6-3 victory over Lu Jiajing in the previous round.

In her quarterfinal matchup, Eala’s opponent, Wang, advanced by defeating India’s Riya Bhatia with a score of 6-4, 6-0. Wang, ranked No. 349, also proved her mettle by overcoming Russia’s Ekaterina Reyngold in a challenging first-round match, ending with scores of 6(5)-7(7), 6-4, 6-4.

The winner of the Eala versus Wang match will advance to the semifinals, where they will compete against either Lulu Sun or Elena Pridankina. Both athletes have already secured at least 27 ranking points and a minimum cash prize of $4,620 for reaching the quarterfinals, according to tournament officials.

Fans can follow the action live as Eala aims to continue her strong performance at the Jingshan Tennis Open.