“Simply Outplayed”- Alex Eala’s Uncle Delivers Blunt Verdict After Shocking Loss to World No. 217

The world No. 19 and 13th seed Alexandra Eala lost to Chinese qualifier Shi Han in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Monday. She had won the opening set 6-4 and even led 3-2 in the second but then dropped seven straight games on the way to losing the next two sets 6-3, 6-3 in two hours and 27 minutes. Eala’s uncle, Noli Eala, has cheered her niece since her junior days, talking about the strenuous schedule, and he has spoken again after the defeat. “Magnificent performance by no. 217 Shi Han vs no.