Alex Eala advances to 2nd round in Dubai Tennis Championships

Alex Eala advances to 2nd round in Dubai Tennis Championships

MANILA, Philippines –  Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala moved to the second round after her opponent, American qualifier Hailey Baptiste retired due to an injury in the WTA1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships early Monday (PH time) at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in United Arab Emirates. Eala took the first set, 6-4, and was trailing 0-1 in the second set when the World No. 39 Baptiste quit and received treatment. READ: Alex Eala exits …

Eala claims first WTA 1000 win of season vs. Baptiste in Dubai

Alex Eala has picked up her first WTA 1000 win of the season after a first-round victory at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Eala advances in Dubai Tennis Championships as Baptiste retires

It may not be how she wanted it to be, but Alex Eala is heading to the next round of the Dubai Tennis Championships after her opponent, Hailey Baptiste, retired in their first-round matchup early Monday morning (Manila time). 

Tennis: Alex Eala advances to second round in Dubai after Baptiste retires injured | ABS-CBN Sports

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is through to the second round of the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships, after her opponent retired due to injury.

Eala enters Dubai Championships 2nd round as Baptiste retires

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala entered the Dubai Tennis Championships second round after American Hailey Baptiste retired in the second set of their first round match (round of 64)  in the United Arab Emirates Monday midnight in Manila.

Alex Eala at the Dubai Tennis Championships: Schedule and Draw

Alexandra “Alex” Eala returns to action on Sunday as she begins her campaign at the Dubai Tennis Championships.