Alex Eala barges into W60 Nantes semis

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala reached the semifinal round of the W60 Nantes women's singles tournament in France after a 6-4, 2-0 (retired) win over hometown bet Leolina Jeanjean Thursday evening.

The match lasted for 57 minutes with Jeanjean conceding in the second set.

Eala will face Czech Republic's Gabriela Knutson for a chance to make it into the final.