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ICYMI: Coco Gauff routs Alex Eala to face Elina Svitolina in the Semis of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

February 22, 2026

Coco Gauff literally gave Alex Eala a tennis clinic.

Elina Svitolina was later defeated by Jessica Pegula, the eventual champions of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

via WTA;

Coco Gauff delivered a masterclass as far as bounce back performances are concerned with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 victory over Alexandra Eala on Thursday night to advance to the Dubai semifinals for the second time. She’ll face Elina Svitolina, who outlasted Antonia Ruzic in three sets to reach the last four.

Checkout the game highlights;

Elina Svitolina is the eventual champions of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Alex Eala defeats Sorana Cîrstea for her 3rd straight win to advance to the Quarter finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

February 19, 2026

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has made history again. The 20-year-old moved into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after defeating Romania’s Sorana Cîrstea in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.

Eala showed great focus throughout the match. After a close first set, she took control in the second, leading 5-1. Although Cîrstea tried to come back, Eala stayed calm to finish the win. This victory follows her huge upset over world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini. Eala will now face world No. 4 Coco Gauff in the next round.

Game Highlights;

Post game interview;

Alex Eala upsets Jasmine Paolini to secure third Top 10 Scalp to Reach Dubai Round of 16

February 18, 2026

Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala delivered thrilling performance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, upsetting World No. 8 and former champion Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, 6-1, 7-6(5).

Dominating the first set, Eala showed remarkable poise under the lights. Despite a spirited comeback from Paolini in the second, the 20-year-old Filipina held her nerve in a high-quality tiebreak to secure her third career victory over a Top 10 opponent.

Eala now advances to the Round of 16, where she will face Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on Wednesday, February 18.

Here’s the highlights of the match;

Here’s what Alex said when asked on she will do to prepare for her next match;