In a thrilling semifinal clash at the 2026 Asian Games, China’s Wang Xiyu staged a remarkable come from behind win to defeat top seed Alex Eala of the Philippines, earning a spot in the women’s singles gold medal match.
Eala came out strong in the opening set, controlling the tempo from the baseline to capitalize on early opportunities and take the first set 6-3. However, the fourth-seeded Wang quickly change her strategy, leaning into her powerful left-handed serve and aggressive forehand to dictating play. Elevating her precision, Wang broke Eala early in the second set to claim it 6-3 to force a decider 3rd set.
BACK-TO-BACK BRONZE FOR ALEX 🥉🇵🇭
Alex Eala secures another women’s singles bronze medal at the Asian Games after falling to China’s Wang Xiyu in the semifinals, matching her podium finish from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and adding another medal to Team Philippines’ haul in… pic.twitter.com/5KCZUs5gow
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Carrying momentum into the final set, Wang dominated the long exchanges and capitalized on crucial break points to seal a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. With this hard-fought win, Wang advances to the finals to compete for the gold medal, while Eala finishes her campaign with a bronze medal.
