Alex Eala prepares for Singapore Open with promising draw and high ranking

Alex Eala is set to compete in the Singapore Open beginning September 21, following the announcement of the tournament draw. As the third seed, she receives a bye to the second round, where Eala will face either Sofia Costoulas or Tatiana Prozorova. Eala, now ranked 18th in the world after winning her first WTA title at the Washington Open, previously reached the third round of the US Open. She may encounter Olympic silver medalist Donna Vekic in the quarter-finals and could face Amanda Anisimova in the semi-finals if she advances. The tournament marks Eala's 11th appearance at WTA 500 level, and she aims to build on her recent success ahead of representing the Philippines at the Asian Games in Japan after this event.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Eala now has golden opportunity to win her second WTA title after receiving promising draw in Singapore