Alexandra Eala overcame Varvara Gracheva in a three-set semifinal between qualifiers at the Lexus Eastbourne Open to become the first Filipina player ever to reach a WTA final.

Alexandra Eala’s historic season continued at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, becoming the first woman from the Philippines to reach a WTA final after a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win over Vavara Gracheva.