Alex Eala falls short vs Viktorija Golubic, bows out in Suzhou Open WTA 125 quarterfinals

Published October 3, 2025 12:40pm

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 24, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her first round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Alexandra "Alex" Eala fell short against Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(0), in the quarterfinals of the Suzhou Open WTA 125 on Friday in China.

After Golubic forced a deciding set, the two players went neck and neck in the third as both eyed a spot in the semifinals. Golubic took an early 5-3 lead, but Eala rallied to win the next three games and move within one game of victory.

Eala led 6-5, but Golubic held serve to force a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, however, Eala was unable to convert any match points, allowing Golubic to close out the match.

The loss ended Eala's campaign in Suzhou, where she had earlier defeated Katarzyna Kawa in the Round of 32 and Greet Minnen in the Round of 16.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News

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