Alex Eala has defied expert forecasts thrice in the Miami Open, so there’s always the possibility of another upset, even against five-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek

ALEX Eala has her work cut out for her as she faces former world No. 1 and tournament second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland in the quarterfinals of the WTA 100 Miami Open. They will meet on Wednesday for a seat in the last eight where other tennis aces such as world No.

Former champion Iga Swiatek came through a tight first set before dispatching Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 7-6(5) 6-3 to book a spot in the Miami Open quarterfinals shortly after