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Alex Eala Wins Birmingham, Ends Czech Losing Streak

6/8/2026

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Eala Wins Birmingham

Alex Eala defeated Nikola Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 to claim the WTA 125 Birmingham Open on June 7, 2026.
The win marked her second WTA 125 singles title, her first on grass, and snapped a 14-match losing streak against Czech opponents.
Eala earned $33,650 and 125 ranking points, plus the 81 points for reaching the final.
She will play the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club on June 8, 2026 and thanked coach Joan Bosch, family and fans.

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Eala Captures Title

She captured the Birmingham Open title at a WTA 125 event with a $225,000 purse.
Entering as world No. 37, Eala was the tournament’s top seed.
She opened the draw with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Australia’s Priscilla Hon.
Rain postponed her semifinal against Rebeka Masarova.
After winning the title she thanked Filipino fans for braving the weather.

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Eala Wins Birmingham

Alex Eala defeated Nikola Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 to claim the WTA 125 Birmingham Open on June 7, 2026.
The win marked her second WTA 125 singles title, her first on grass, and snapped a 14-match losing streak against Czech opponents.
Eala earned $33,650 and 125 ranking points, plus the 81 points for reaching the final.
She will play the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club on June 8, 2026 and thanked coach Joan Bosch, family and fans.

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