Sport · Singapore Bureau
Top seed Eala's Nagoya title hopes end in Wang upset
Philippine tennis star Alex Eala's bid for gold at the Nagoya tournament has ended after a semi-final loss to China's Wang Xiyu. The Chinese player's comeback victory advances her to the final in the closely watched competition.
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Eala, seeded first at the Nagoya Games, fell to Wang in straight sets on Friday, with the Chinese player mounting a spirited comeback to claim a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory in the semi-final clash.
Wang's aggressive play in the latter stages proved decisive as she reversed the momentum after losing the opening set. The Chinese competitor broke through Eala's defence in the second set and maintained her advantage through the third to secure her place in the final.
The result marks a setback for Eala, who had entered the tournament as the top-ranked player in her category. Her elimination clears the path for other contenders seeking glory at the Nagoya Games.
In other sporting action, cricket continues to capture regional attention, with India and Pakistan preparing to face off in what is expected to be a closely contested match-up. The fixture is among the Games' most anticipated events and carries significant regional interest across South Asia.