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Eala surges in Lexus Eastbourne Open semis

Alexandra Eala cruised past Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, 6-1, 6-2, to reach the semifinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open—her first on grass and second at the tour level following her breakthrough in Miami last March.

Eala’s Cinderella story in Miami ends, but future looks bright

The night air in Miami, as well as the morning in Manila, was thick with anticipation as Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, barely out of her teens—her dreams sparkling, her spirit unbroken—stepped onto center court for what could have been another step toward a fairy-tale finish.

Alex Eala shocks Swiatek, reaches Miami Open semis

Alex Eala continued her remarkable run at the Miami Open in stunning fashion Thursday, keeping Manila tennis fans awake into the wee hours of the morning, as she shocked world number 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek of Poland to secure a spot in the semifinals in one of two US tennis tournaments that form the “Sunshine Swing.”

Alex Eala off to Miami Open quarterfinals as opponent withdraws

Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is advancing to the Miami Open quarterfinals without hitting a single ball, as world number 10 Paula Badosa withdrew from their match on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila) due to a back injury. Just a day before, the 19-year-old left-hander stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, securing a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory to reach the Round of 16. Now in her sixth WTA 1000 event, Eala awaits the winner between second-seeded Iga Swiatek and number 23 Elina Svitolina to determine her semifinal opponent. Ranked 140 in the world, Eala is a wildcard entry in the WTA Tour event.

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Senate starts trial of VP Duterte

Senators on Monday took their oath as judges to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, pledging “to do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws of the Philippines.” Duterte, impeached last week by the House, faces charges including constitutional violations, graft, unexplained wealth, and allegedly plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. A Senate summons requires her to respond within 10 calendar days and later appear for the trial. Conviction will need 16 senators’ votes.

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