Alex Eala will not be able to defend his championship after falling short in the W25 Thailand quarterfinals

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Alex Eala said farewell to her second leg title ambitions after falling in the quarterfinals of the W25 Chiang Rai event on Friday at the Chiang Rai Sports Center in Thailand.

The Filipino sensation was defeated by Japanese Erika Sema, 3-6, 6-2, 3-6, missing out on a chance to win back-to-back titles in Thailand.

Eala, 16, rebounded from a first-set loss by showcasing poise and excellent per....