Alex Eala Faces Naomi Osaka for First Time in DC Open Semifinals
Eala saved break points and rallied from 1-3 down in the second set to set up a semifinal against Naomi Osaka.
- On Saturday, Alex Eala defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 at the Mubadala Open in Washington, advancing to the tournament semifinals.
- Eala entered the match with momentum from recent victories over Zheng Qinwen and Leylah Fernandez, proving her earlier Berlin Open win against Svitolina was no fluke.
- Errors mounted for Svitolina as she struggled with consistency during the one-hour, 33-minute contest, while Eala erased a 15-40 deficit in the fourth game to seize control.
- Advancing to the semifinals, Eala will face Naomi Osaka of Japan, who survived an upset bid from Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on the Harris Grandstand.
- Osaka welcomed the matchup, saying playing Eala would be "really fun," while Eala expressed respect for the former World No. 1, stating she is "really excited for the opportunity.
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Eala bests Svitolina to reach semifinals
FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala repeated over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-4, to enter the semifinals of the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington Saturday morning in Manila.Eala overcame 0-2 and 1-3 deficits in the second frame of the quarterfinal match to set up a semifinal clash against 4-time Grand Slam champ and world No. 13 Naomi Osaka.The semifinal encounter was set for early Sunday in Manila.If Eala defeats Osaka, she w…
Alex Eala faces Naomi Osaka for first time in DC Open semifinals
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka of Japan cross paths for the first time in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open semifinal on Sunday (Philippine time). Eala said she is looking forward to facing Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and the tournament’s third seed, as the Filipino tennis player eyes a spot in the final in Washington. “She is, of course, such an accomplished player, and I think she’s made waves on and off t…
Svitolina failed to reach the semifinals of the tournament in WashingtonUkrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina lost to Alexandra Eali of the Philippines in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in the United States with a score of 3:6, 4:6.
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