Alex Eala suffered a three-set defeat against Wang Xiyu during the semifinal round of the Asian Games, losing by a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Eala, ranked 18th globally, dropped the contest to the 85th-ranked Chinese competitor.
Following the victory, Wang advances to the tournament's final round where she will compete against fellow countrywoman Zhang Shuai for the championship title. Further updates are expected as the story develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
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