Alex Eala reaches Round of 16 at Workday Canberra International

Alex Eala advanced to the Round of 16 at the Workday Canberra International after defeating Austria's Sinja Kraus 6-2, 6-4. The match lasted one hour and 20 minutes, marking a strong finish to her 2024 season. Eala, ranked No. 147 in the world, will face Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands on New Year’s Day for a chance to reach the quarterfinals. She secured her spot in the main draw after winning her qualifying matches. Eala previously dominated the qualifying round, including a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Catherine Aulia. Her scheduled doubles match with Sayaka Ishi was canceled.