Alex Eala from the Philippines is scheduled to compete against American Kayla Day in the semifinals of the Guadalajara 125 Open in Mexico, with the match set for Saturday at 2 a.m. Philippine time. Eala secured her spot in the semifinals after impressive back-to-back victories on Friday, winning first against American Varvara Lepchenko in the Round of 16, followed just hours later by a triumph over Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo in the quarterfinals. On the other side, Kayla Day advanced by defeating Emiliana Arango in the quarterfinal match. According to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), this showdown marks Eala’s third appearance in the semifinals of a WTA tournament this year, having previously reached this stage at the Miami Open in March and the Eastbourne Open in July. The upcoming semifinal promises a competitive contest between two rising talents on the tennis circuit.