It marks Eala\u2019s third quarterfinal of the season, coming on the heels of her WTA 125 title in Guadalajara and a first-round upset of Clara Tauson at the US Open in recent weeks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Filipino star converted all three break points to take the opening set in just over 30 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second set was more competitive. Eala broke in the first game, but Riera responded immediately. Later, Riera saved four match points before the No. 3 seed Eala finally closed out the win, WTA reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI said the other day that the Brazilians are super hospitable. That\u2019s one thing I think you have in common with the Philippines, so I\u2019m feeling at home. I loved the atmosphere tonight,\" Eala said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably, Eala has spent less than 2.5 hours on court, including a 70-minute victory over Yasmine Mansouri in the first round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Next, Eala will face Indonesia\u2019s top-ranked player, Janice Tjen, who dropped just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Martina Okalova earlier in the day to advanced to her first-career quarterfinal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After serving up a first-set breadstick, Tjen delivered a second-set bagel in a match that lasted just 52 minutes. She faced only one break point while forcing 12 of her own, converting six. Despite landing just over 42% of her first serves, she won nearly 86% of those points, according to WTA stats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Next, Eala will face Indonesia\u2019s top-ranked player, Janice Tjen, who dropped just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Martina Okalova earlier in the day to advanced to her first-career quarterfinal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The quarterfinal cash It will be Eala and Tjen's first career meeting. Eala is aiming for her third WTA semifinal of the season. Tjen, competing in just her second WTA-level tournament, is seeking her first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n