The contest, originally slated for the Center Court, faced logistical challenges due to persistent rain, eventually forcing organizers to relocate the match to the indoor facility. Despite the disruption, Eala remained composed, maintaining her focus to secure her second career win over the Thai opponent, having previously defeated her in the 2022 ITF Thailand 05A tournament.
Total Control at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center
Eala wasted no time establishing her authority on the court, racing to a 4-0 lead in the opening set by securing two early breaks. While Cheapchandej managed to break back in the fifth game to put a point on the board, the world No. 18 immediately regained control. She broke her opponent’s serve once more in the sixth game before closing out the set 6-1. Her dominance was particularly evident on her first serve, where she claimed 15 points compared to just two from her opponent.
The second set followed a similar narrative as Eala continued to dictate play. She surged to another 4-0 advantage, breaking Cheapchandej in the first and third games. Unlike the opening set, Eala denied her opponent any opportunities to recover, breaking again in the fifth game and holding serve in the sixth to complete a 6-0 sweep. With this victory, Eala moves into the quarterfinals, where she is scheduled to face eighth seed
