Pegula ends Eala run in Miami Open; Sabalenka in finals
Jessica Pegula ends Alexandra Eala’s run at the Miami Open on Friday to earn a shot against Aryna Sabalenka in the finals.
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PEGULA ENDS EALA’S RUN IN MIAMI
Pegula ends Eala’s amazing run in Miami after her 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3 victory in their semifinals match.
Furthermore, the 31-year-old American world No.4 needed three sets and two hours and 26 minutes to halt the Filipina wild card No.140’s fairytale run.
Moreover, Pegula advanced in her first Miami Open final at the Hard Rock Stadium after the grind-out win.
The American found some separation late in the third set after she took a 5-3 lead.
She would laterc serve out for the victory after Eala missed wide to relieve herself from a long-drawn match.
EALA GETS WARM STANDING OVATION FROM CROWD DESPITE LOSS
Eala was nonetheless rewarded with a standing ovation after the match from the crowd despite the loss.
Moreover, the teenager from the Philippines outdid herself in South Florida by winning over three high-quality players, two of them in the top 10.
Furthermore, Eala’s victories against former champion Jelela Ostapenko, No. 5 Madison Keys, and No.2 Iga Swiatek endeared her not just back home, but from any part of the crowd.
“It feels amazing because I know this is a historical achievement, which I dedicate to my country (Philippines),” Eala said.
“It’s also a huge personal achievement, and for that I’d love to give myself and my team a pat on the back. It’s not the end goal. Keep working,” she added.
SABALENKA AWAITS PEGULA IN FINALS
Sabalenka awaits Pegula in the women’s singles finals on Saturday.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old Belarussian world No.1 advanced after she defeated Jasmine Paolini, 6-2, 6-2.
Moreover, Sabalenka won 77% of her first-serve points, whole firing away six aces and saving all four break points to get the job done.
“I definitely would say that this was one of the best matches in the season so far. I don’t know,” the Belarussian said.
“It felt like everything was just, like, going smoothly my way,” she added.
