Eala eyes rematch against Rybakina in Berlin Open

MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala seeks another shot at world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the WTA 500 Berlin Open in Germany. World No. 33 Eala first battled Rybakina at the Italian Open third round (round of 32) on May 10, with the Filipino netter falling to the Kazakh 4-6, 3-6. Seeded No. 2 in this Berlin meet, Rybakina received a first-round bye, waiting for Eala in the second round (round of 16). The 21-year-old Eala can set up that rematch if she handles the streaking world No.