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Svitolina Edges Gauff to Set up Pegula Final in Dubai
Gauff dominated with an 80% win rate on first serve and forced 15 unforced errors from Eala to secure a 0-6, 2-6 victory in the Dubai quarterfinals.
- Coco Gauff defeated Alex Eala 6-0, 6-2 in the Dubai quarterfinals on Feb 19, 2026, ending Eala's run at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
- Gauff executed aggressive, first-strike tennis by dictating rallies and repeatedly breaking Eala's serve, while Eala committed 15 unforced errors in the first set and was bageled.
- In one hour and seven minutes, Gauff won 29 service points and 26 receiving points, demonstrating her control over Eala, who committed 33 unforced errors.
- Gauff answered serve doubts by running off ten consecutive games and carrying momentum into the semifinals.
- Looking ahead to March 4, 2026, Eala is expected to compete at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, carrying positives like a top‑ten scalp over Jasmine Paolini and a three‑three record against similarly ranked opponents.
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Eala’s Dubai breakthrough draws global spotlight despite quarterfinal exit to Gauff - Asian Journal News
Alexandra Eala (left) greets fans and signs autographs following a tournament appearance. Coco Gauff (right) shown during a match play on the WTA Tour. - Photos from the official Instagram accounts of Alexandra Eala and Coco Gauff DUBAI — For much of Thursday night, the loudest cheers inside the stadium belonged to Alexandra Eala. The 20-year-old Filipino standout exited the Dubai Duty…
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Center
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
37% Left
L 37%
C 36%
R 27%
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