Alex Eala reaches Philippine Open quarterfinals, ousts Sakatsume

MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala’s momentum in the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open continued to build on Wednesday at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Eala defeated Japanese bet Himeno Sakatsume, 6-4, 6-0, in the Round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals. READ: Alex Eala ‘super proud’ to share WTA stage with fellow Filipinos “I’m happy. This was