MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is set to face world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the third round (round of 32) of the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open.
The match is likely set for late Sunday night or early Monday in Manila.
World No. 20 Eala defeated No. 77 Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round, 6-1, 3-0 (ret.), early Sunday.
On the other hand, Anisimova topped world No. 50 Zeynep Sönmez, 6-2, 6-3, to forge her first encounter against Eala.
