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SP Open Sao Paulo: Eala Cruises to Easy Win
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines wasted no time making a statement at the SP Open, winning the first nine games in a 6-0, 6-2 victory over France’s Yasmine Mansouri.
The 20-year-old third seed saved all four break points she faced, showing complete control of her game. Eala won nearly 70 percent of her service points and 61 percent of her returns, numbers that echo why she just lifted her first WTA Challenger title at the Guadalajara 125 Open last week. Now, she’s chasing her maiden tour-level victory.
For bettors following young rising stars alongside NCAA basketball upsets, Eala’s form has the look of a player worth tracking.
Seeds Advance in Straight Sets
Mexico’s Renata Zarazua, the No. 5 seed, thrilled local fans with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Brazil’s Luiza Fullana. Sixth seed Francesca Jones of Great Britain had to battle, rallying past Lina Glushko of Israel 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Hungary’s Panna Udvardy, seeded eighth, powered through Anna Rogers 6-2, 6-3.
Other winners included Turkey’s Berfu Cengiz and Brazilian duo Laura Pigossi and Ana Candiotto, ensuring the home crowd had plenty to cheer for.
Sao Paulo Day Results
| Round | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alexandra Eala (No. 3) | 6-0, 6-2 | Yasmine Mansouri |
| 1st | Renata Zarazua (No. 5) | 6-2, 6-1 | Luiza Fullana |
| 1st | Francesca Jones (No. 6) | 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 | Lina Glushko |
| 1st | Panna Udvardy (No. 8) | 6-2, 6-3 | Anna Rogers |
| 1st | Berfu Cengiz | — | — |
| 1st | Laura Pigossi | — | — |
| 1st | Ana Candiotto | — | — |
The night session was set to feature No. 1 seed and home favorite Beatriz Haddad Maia against Italy’s Miriana Tona, a match that had fans buzzing.
Guadalajara Open Akron: Maria Advances, Stakusic Rallies
Rain delays couldn’t stop Germany’s Tatjana Maria, who overcame Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez 6-4, 6-2 in first-round play at the WTA 500 event.
Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic also pulled through, outlasting Russia’s Polina Kudermetova 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 in a gritty comeback. For those who like to follow grinding performances across sports — much like close NFL spread battles — Stakusic’s resilience fit the bill.
Weather Wreaks Havoc
Only one of six scheduled matches was able to get underway before the delay. France’s Elsa Jacquemot stunned Greece’s Maria Sakkari by taking the first set 6-2.
Upcoming matches had plenty of intrigue, including No. 5 seed Magda Linette against Colombia’s Emiliana Arango and former US Open champ Sloane Stephens meeting Italy’s Lucrezia Stefanini.
Guadalajara Day Results
| Round | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tatjana Maria (No. 6) | 6-4, 6-2 | Zeynep Sonmez |
| 1st | Marina Stakusic | 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 | Polina Kudermetova |
| 1st | Elsa Jacquemot | 6-2 (set 1) | Maria Sakkari |
Takeaway
Between Sao Paulo and Guadalajara, it was a day of strong seed performances, local favorites holding firm, and rising stars continuing to impress. Whether it’s Eala’s commanding win or Stakusic’s gutsy comeback, fans tracking tennis results get the same type of rollercoaster they see across MLB lines and NBA betting action.
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