US EditionSvitolina 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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Alex Eala keeps her sights on the world’s top players
Following her exit in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Alex Eala was quick to acknowledge the harsh reality that she still has a long way to go before consistently beating the world’s best. After a 6-0, 6-2 loss to Coco Gauff in the tournament’s quarterfinals, Eala admitted she is fully aware of the gap […]...Keep on reading: Alex Eala keeps her sights on the world’s top players
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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