Alex Eala loses Asian Games semifinal to China’s Wang Xiyu
- World number 18 Eala is beaten 3-6 6-3 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.
- Alex Eala’s hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis tournament have been crushed by China’s unheralded Wang Xiyu in the semifinals.
- World number 85 Xiyu rallied to a 3-6 6-3 6-2 win over the Filipino top seed at the Games on Thursday.
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- World number 18 Eala is beaten 3-6 6-3 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.
- Alex Eala’s hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis tournament have been crushed by China’s unheralded Wang Xiyu in the semifinals.
- World number 85 Xiyu rallied to a 3-6 6-3 6-2 win over the Filipino top seed at the Games on Thursday.
Sources: Al Jazeera