Alex Eala’s upcoming opponent in Singapore says what she really thinks about her game, ‘she is very good’

Alex Eala is set to face Tatiana Prozorova in the second round of the Singapore Tennis Open. Third-seeded Eala received a first-round bye, while Russia's Prozorova reached the matchup by defeating Sofia Costoulas 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 in her opening round contest.

Ahead of their first career meeting, world number 180 Prozorova praised Eala's playing style, comparing her to an octopus for her movement and pressure. The winner will advance to face either Wang Xinyu or Joanna Garland in the tournament quarterfinals.