In the quarter-final match, Eala received a walkover when Spanish 10th seed Paula Badosa withdrew due to injury, showcasing her emerging star potential with a fearless and ferocious performance against Swiatek, whom she had previously met when receiving her graduation certificate from Nadal and Swiatek. With Nadal’s uncle, Toni, in her coaching box, Eala expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete at such a high level, emphasizing her coach’s advice to play aggressively against the five-time Slam champion.
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