Alex Eala blows chance to advance, loses in semis at ASB Classic

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala blew a golden opportunity to reach the ASB Classic women’s singles final on Saturday in Auckland, New Zealand. Riding high after pulling off a stunning opening set comeback, Eala was serving for the match, but only to cough up a 5-3 advantage in a 7-5, 5-7, 4-6 loss to China’s Wang Xinyu.