Alex Eala routs Petra Marcinko to reach ASB Classic quarterfinal

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala unleashed a hot start and dominated Croatia’s Petra Marcinko, 6-0, 6-2, on Thursday to advance to the ASB Classic quarterfinal in Auckland, New Zealand. The Filipino tennis ace came out firing to start the game, blanking Marcinko in the opening set of the Women’s Tennis Association 250 tournament. READ: No doubt