Alexandra Eala overcame Varvara Gracheva in a three-set semifinal between qualifiers at the Lexus Eastbourne Open to become the first Filipina player ever to reach a WTA final.

EASTBOURNE, England - Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach a WTA Tour final as she beat fellow qualifier Varvara Gracheva 7-5 2-6 6-3 on the Eastbourne grass on Friday.

Alexandra Eala’s historic season continued at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, becoming the first woman from the Philippines to reach a WTA final after a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win over Vavara Gracheva.

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