IN A NUTSHELL
Alex Eala, the tennis queen, will begin her campaign for a medal in the women’s singles competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Monday, Sept. 25.
Alex Eala, the tennis queen, will begin her campaign for a medal in the women’s singles competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Monday, Sept. 25.
In one of the main bouts at the city’s Olympic Stadium, Eala, who is regarded as one of the region’s rising talents, will compete against Pakistan’s Sarah Ibrahim Khan.
If the 5-foo-9 Eala wants to defeat her 32-year-old competitor, a veteran of several significant events in the area, she must play extremely shrewdly.
Eala, who is rated No. 191 in the world right now, wants to leave a lasting impression at the Asian Games.
The stunning 18-year-old will also compete in the mixed doubles with Ruben Gonzales, where the duo is one of the favorites due to Ruben’s stellar career.
They compete with the Nepalese wagers.
Francis Alcantara is the third member of the Philippine squad, which is attempting to break its 17-year medal. Although Fil-Am Cecil Mamiit led the team to two bronze medal places in the Doha competition, there has been a drought in the continental championship.
