Eala, Carlos pace WTA Future Star

MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra Eala and Macy Carlos posted a pair of lopsided victories to lead the early charge of the fancied bets at the start of the second Cebuana Lhuillier WTA Future Stars qualifying tournament at the Valle Verde Country Club in Pasig yesterday.

Eala crushed Sydney Enriquez, 6-0, 6-0, to open her title-retention drive in the 14-and-under class of the two-division event offering berths in next month’s WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Future Stars Finals in Singapore.

Carlos also romped off with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alexa Joy Milliam while Minette Bentillo bested Julia Ignacio, 6-0, 6-3, and Justine Maneja held off Gabrielle Zoleta, 6-3, 6-2, in the tournament backed by Dunlop Sports.