A year ago, Alex Eala's stay in Birmingham ended after a single match. This year, she left with the biggest piece of luggage available: the championship trophy.
The grass courts of Birmingham can be slippery places, full of awkward bounces and shortened rallies that punish hesitation. A year ago, Alex Eala found little comfort there, exiting early and leaving with more questions than answers.
For a few uneasy moments Thursday (Friday in Manila), the grass courts of Birmingham seemed ready to test Alex Eala’s growing reputation as a fast-surface specialist.
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