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Philippines Trailblazer Eala Ousted in Ningbo Last 16
Shnaider advances to face American teenager Iva Jovic after ending Eala’s run in 1 hour and 55 minutes.
- On Thursday, October 22, 2026, sixth seed Diana Shnaider defeated Alexandra Eala 7-5, 6-4 in the Ningbo Open round of 16.
- Both players are left-handed, with the 22-year-old Russian relying on superior power to take the first set in just over 50 minutes.
- Shnaider secured victory in one hour and 55 minutes, leading 16-12 in winners during the opening set while forcing a late break in the ninth game of the second set.
- Advancing to the quarterfinals, Shnaider will face American teenager Iva Jovic, who defeated two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 earlier in the day.
- Eala now holds a 1-3 record in the Asian swing with two tournaments remaining in the season, following early exits in Singapore and Wuhan this month.
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Tennis: Alex Eala puts up gallant stand, but still ousted by Russian foe from Ningbo Open
·Quezon City, Philippines (the)
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Eala exits Ningbo Open after bowing to Russian foe
(Updated) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s campaign at the 2026 Ningbo Open came to an end on Thursday after absorbing a 5-7, 4-6 setback against world No. 13 Diana Shnaider of Russia at the Ningbo Yinzhou Tennis Center in China.
·Manila, Philippines (the)
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C 25%
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