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Eala Faces Tjen in Historic Sao Paulo Open Quarterfinals

9/12/2025

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Alex Eala will compete against Indonesia's Janice Tjen in the Sao Paulo Open quarterfinals in Brazil.
Eala, 20, is on a seven-match winning streak and recently secured her first WTA title in Guadalajara.
Tjen, 23, ranked World No. 130, is the first Indonesian woman to reach a WTA quarterfinal in 21 years.
Both players have made history at the US Open, with Eala winning her first Grand Slam singles match.
Their match showcases rare Southeast Asian representation in advanced tournament stages, scheduled for Friday.

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Alex Eala will compete against Indonesia's Janice Tjen in the Sao Paulo Open quarterfinals in Brazil.
Eala, 20, is on a seven-match winning streak and recently secured her first WTA title in Guadalajara.
Tjen, 23, ranked World No. 130, is the first Indonesian woman to reach a WTA quarterfinal in 21 years.
Both players have made history at the US Open, with Eala winning her first Grand Slam singles match.
Their match showcases rare Southeast Asian representation in advanced tournament stages, scheduled for Friday.