Alex Eala defeats Diane Parry in straight sets to advance at Ningbo Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala defeated France's Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in their round-of-32 match at the Ningbo Open in China on Monday, October 19. Eala advanced to the round of 16 after a match lasting one hour and 17 minutes.
Key points
- Alex Eala defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in the round-of-32 match at the Ningbo Open.
- The match lasted one hour and 17 minutes after the two players initially tied at 3-3.
- Eala advances to the round of 16 to face either sixth-seeded Diana Shnaider or qualifier Yulia Putintseva.
What happened
Alex Eala opened her Ningbo Open campaign in China with a straight-sets victory over France's Diane Parry, winning 6-3, 6-1 in their round-of-32 match on Monday, October 19.
Score / result
The match lasted one hour and 17 minutes. After the two players tied at 3-3, Eala secured her momentum to defeat Parry 6-3, 6-1.
Team or player details
Eala expressed satisfaction with her performance following the match, noting that it was a tough first round against a great player. Eala is currently ranked world No. 20.
What's next
Eala advances to the round of 16 where she will face either sixth-seeded Diana Shnaider of Russia or qualifier Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.
Why it matters
Alex Eala advanced to the round of 16 at the Ningbo Open after defeating Diane Parry in straight sets.
What we know
- Alex Eala defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 32 at the Ningbo Open on October 19, 2026.
- The match lasted one hour and 17 minutes.
- Eala advances to the round of 16 to face Diana Shnaider or Yulia Putintseva.
How the story developed
Alex Eala defeats Diane Parry at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala defeats France's Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in the round-of-32 match at the Ningbo Open.
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