Alex Eala advances at Indian Wells after Coco Gauff retires

Rising Filipina talent Alex Eala moved on to the last 16 at Indian Wells on Monday (Manila time) after World No. 4 Coco Gauff retired due to an injury in their keenly anticipated third-round match. Eala, 20, was leading 6-2, 2-0 when Gauff threw in the towel, having received treatment on her left arm during a medical timeout late in the final set. “I really didn’t want to win this way,” Eala said. READ: Alex Eala gears up for ‘tough’ match vs Coco Gauff at Indian Wells “But this is still a really big moment for me to be able […]... Keep on reading: Alex Eala advances at Indian Wells after Coco Gauff retires