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Is Alexandra Eala the Breakout Star Tennis Has Been Waiting For?
Alexandra Eala defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 to reach her second WTA 1000 quarterfinal and will face two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.
- At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Alexandra Eala advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday, February 18.
- After striking early, Eala dictated play off the return, stepping inside the baseline to force errors from Cirstea.
- Statistically, Cirstea committed 6 unforced errors, and three errors opened match point for Eala, who finished in 1 hour and 38 minutes.
- This marks only Eala's second WTA 1000 last-eight appearance, her first coming in last year's Miami Open run, boosting her profile after prior wins over Grand Slam champions.
- Eala now prepares to face Coco Gauff, two-time major winner and former doubles partner from the 2025 Italian Open, marking their first singles meeting.
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Is Alexandra Eala the Breakout Star Tennis Has Been Waiting For?
For years, women’s tennis has searched for its next truly global young star – someone who brings results, personality, and a new audience to the sport. Over the last 18 months, Alexandra Eala has quietly moved from prospect to possibility… and now, possibly, inevitability. Twenty-four months ago, she walked into Abu Dhabi ranked outside the Top 180. Today, she walks into stadiums with crowds chanting her name and earning a reputation as a ‘Giant…
Eala to face World No. 4 Coco Gauff in Dubai quarterfinals - Asian Journal News
Alexandra “Alex” Eala (left) and Coco Gauff (Photos from the official Instagram accounts of Alex Eala and Coco Gauff) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Alexandra Eala has positioned herself for one of the most consequential matches of her young professional career, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships where she will meet third seed Coco Gauff, currently ranked World…
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Alex Eala excited for Coco Gauff duel after reaching Dubai quarters
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala gets a crack at beating another Grand Slam champion with a final four berth in the Dubai Tennis Championships at stake. Eala arranged a quarterfinal date with two-time major winner Coco Gauff of the USA after an inspired 7-5, 6-4 win over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the round of 16 on Wednesday, February 18 (Thursday, February 19, Manila time). It marked only the second time the 20-year-old Filipina made as far as…
Alex Eala beats Cirstea, marches to Dubai Tennis quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Alexandra Eala defeated Romanian Sorana Cirstea, 7-5, 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in United Arab Emirates early Thursday morning. Eala, ranked No. 47 in the world, will be up against third seed and World No. 4 Coco Gauff of USA, who won over Elise Martens of Belgium, 2-6, 7-6 (9), 6-3. READ: Alex Eala powers her way to last 16 of Dub…
Alex Eala beats Sorana Cirstea in straight sets at Dubai Championships
Alex Eala advances to the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships after a commanding straight-sets victory over Sorana Cirstea. The 20-year-old Filipina star showcased her skill and determination, setting up a thrilling clash with world no. 4 Coco Gauff. Can Eala continue her impressive run?
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