India, Aug. 1 -- A high-voltage Mubadala DC Open women's singles semifinal is set to unfold in Washington, D.C with Naomi Osaka and Alexandra Eala set to lock horns for the first time on the WTA Tour. While Osaka arrives with the pedigree of a four-time Grand Slam champion, Eala has been turning heads throughout this year. The Filipino tennis star has gone from strength to strength over the past few months, carrying her impressive grass-court form into Washington.

The 21-year-old has already knocked out several top-ranked opponents during the tournament, meaning that her recent rise is no flash in the pan. Each victory has added another feather to her cap, and another upset would further cement Eala's reputation as one of the brightest r...