China’s Wang Xiyu won the women’s singles title at the Asian Games after defeating Philippines’ Alex Eala in the semifinals. The match took place at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya. Eala lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Wang, who will now compete for gold in the final. Wang’s victory secured her place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Wang Xiyu has been a consistent performer in international tennis. This win marks her second Asian Games title in the women’s singles category. Eala, the Philippines’ top-ranked player, had reached the semifinals but fell to Wang in a tightly contested match. The final will determine the gold medalist, with Wang as the reigning champion.
The Asian Games have seen a mix of traditional and new sports, including virtual taekwondo. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting won gold in boxing, highlighting the diversity of events. Wang’s victory underscores China’s dominance in tennis at the continental level. Her performance adds to the country’s medal tally, reinforcing its strength in the sport.
