MANILA, Philippines --- Alex Eala inched closer to the main draw of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Thailand Open after beating Han Xinyun of China, 6-1, 7-6 (6), in the first round of qualifiers on Saturday at True Arena in Hua Hin. After a dominant first set, the 17-year-old Filipino had a 0-2 start in the second set but Han moved closer to forcing another set with a 6-5 lead. Eala forced a tiebreaker and unleash a 6-0 start only for the Chinese veteran netter to score six straight points. But the US Open girls' champion displayed composure, scoring two straight points to end the match after one hour and 53 minutes. The Rafael Nadal Academy scholar needs another win t...Keep on reading: Alex Eala nears WTA Thailand Open main draw after beating Chinese foe