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(UPDATED) Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala&#x27;s magical run in the WTA 500 Berlin Open came to a halt early Sunday as lost to Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic, 2-6 4-6, in their semifinals clash.Noskova came out firing with power and precision, striking the ball cleanly and earning an early break to take a 3-1 lead. Two strong serves and two winners in the sixth game helped the 13th seed extend her advantage to 4-2. Her timing and shot selection were spot on as she continued to find winner after winner. Noskova widened the gap with another break for a 5-2 lead and then confidently served out the set, taking it 6-2.Alex Eala started the second set with a solid hold of serve, but Noskova responded immediately to level at 1-1.The Czech then moved back in front with a break for 2-1 and continued to overpower Eala, stretching her lead to 3-1. Eala secured a crucial hold in the fifth game to stay within striking distance at 3-2. She then earned a vital break, winning a lengthy rally at deuce before Noskova followed with a double fault, allowing Eala to level the set at 3-3.As Noskova’s level dipped, Eala took full advantage.Staying composed and largely error-free while increasing her aggression, the Filipina grabbed the momentum and moved ahead 4-3. Noskova held serve to level at 4-4, broke at love to lead, 5-4, and later seal the victory. She will meet Jessica Pegula in the Berlin final.

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala's magical run in the WTA 500 Berlin Open came to a halt early Sunday as lost to Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic in their semifinals clash.

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala's magical run in the WTA 500 Berlin Open came to a halt early Sunday as lost to Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic in their semifinals clash.

Alex Eala's Berlin Open campaign ends in loss to Linda Nosková

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Alex Eala's Berlin Open campaign ends in loss to Linda Nosková

Dyan Castillejo,

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Published June 21, 2026 01:18 AM PHT

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Updated June 21, 2026 01:28 AM PHT

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