Alex Eala is poised to make her mark as she embarks on another WTA 250 challenge at the 2025 Guangzhou Open on Tuesday. The talented Filipina tennis player is set to confront Claire Liu from the United States in what will be their first meeting on the court. Their highly anticipated Round of 32 match is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. local time in China.
Claire Liu, now ranked 305 in the world, has previously enjoyed a career-high ranking of 52, achieved in January 2023. That year marked a significant period for her as she participated in several major Grand Slam tournaments including the US Open, Roland Garros, and Australian Open. Though Liu has not yet secured a WTA singles title, she came close in 2022 at the Rabat Grand Prix, finishing as the runner-up after losing to Italy’s Martina Trevisan in the final.
Both players are coming off varied recent performances, with Eala looking to recover from her earlier exit in the Round of 32 at the Japan Open. Liu, on the other hand, faced a challenging first-round loss during the Japan Open qualifying rounds, as she fell to her fellow American Caty McNally with a score of 2-6, 2-6.
This match represents a new opportunity for Eala as she continues to strengthen her presence in the WTA circuit. Fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing how the match unfolds, as both players look to regain their competitive momentum.