Eala braces for another crack at 'amazing' GauffMANILA, Philippines — “I’m ready.”Those are the fighting words of heavy underdog Filipina Alex Eala as she plunges into the jaws of another tennis giant in home bet Coco Gauff in Round 3 of the Indian Wells Open at the Indian Wells Garden Sunday in California (Monday in Manila). From rankings to experience albeit at both young ages, the 21-year-old Gauff, WTA No. It’s definitely going to be a tough one as Coco is an amazing player and playing at home. I’m ready and I’m looking forward to it.”Eala carved out a gritty 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 win against WTA No. 29 for a new career-high in the WTA live rankings but a gigantic win against Gauff could catapult her closer to the Top 25.

Source: Philippine Star March 08, 2026 15:24 UTC