Alexandra Eala lost her Singapore Open opener to Tatiana Prozorova. Tennishead argues the upset may reflect an indoor-court weakness rather than fatigue, citing Eala’s 35-20 career indoor record; this remains analysis, not a confirmed cause.
The article says Eala had played nine tournaments since June, with deep runs and her maiden WTA Tour-level title in Washington.
As further examples of the pattern it identifies, the article cites past-year losses to Valentina Ryser, Celine Naef, Simona Waltert and Mona Barthel, whom it says Eala might have been expected to beat in those conditions.
