EALA, GAUFF ADVANCE TO ITALIAN OPEN QUARTERFINALS

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and world no. 3 Coco Gauff of the United States advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals after dispatching home bets Lisa Pigato and Tyra Caterina Grant in their round of 16 match, 6-2, 6-3, on Tuesday evening (Manila time).

Unlike in the first set, Pigato and Grant fared better in the second frame as they came back from a 1-3 game deficit and tied the count at 3-3 much to the delight of the home crowd.

World no. 70 Eala and Gauff stayed composed and won the next three games with the Filipino clinching the match for her side with a volley return near the net.

Eala and Gauff will face another Italian duo of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals.

2025-05-13T12:45:58Z