Eala makes championship round at Birmingham Open

MANILA, Philippines — Tennis sensation Alex Eala overcame the challenge posted by Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova to prevail 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, and advance to the final round at the 2026 Birmingham Open on a rainy Saturday afternoon at the Edgbaston Priory Club in England. The semifinal clash was halted twice due to the heavy rains in England, where Eala was ahead 3-2 and again at 5-2 in the third frame. The 21-year-old Eala, seeded No.1 in this WTA 125 tournament, took the first set with