Even in defeat, Eala proves she’ll need a bigger court next time

Alycia Parks was prepared for her match against Alex Eala. She also wasn’t. Confused? The rising American prospect overcame a first-set bagel—and the loud and rowdy crowd that was unmistakably rooting for her Filipino foe—to score an upset of sorts following a 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 triumph on Monday at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.