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Eala Survives Epic 3-Hour Battle Against Siegemund at Miami Open

March 21, 2026

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala advanced to the third round of the 2026 Miami Open after coming from a set down to defeat Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-3 — the longest match of her career. WTA The grueling contest lasted three hours and 20 minutes, making it the joint-fifth longest tour-level match of 2026. WTA
World No. 29 Eala raced to a 3-0 lead early, but the veteran Siegemund clawed back, eventually stealing the first set in a tiebreaker after Eala squandered multiple set points.

Eala, however, regrouped to dominate the next two sets 6-3, 6-3. Her aggressive baseline play and improved physical conditioning proved decisive against the 38-year-old Siegemund. This hard-fought victory marks the longest match of Eala’s career, propelling her into the third round as she continues her impressive rise on the WTA tour.

lex Eala’s next opponent in the Round of 32 at the 2026 Miami Open is Magda Linette from Poland. Linette secured her place in the third round by defeating world No. 3 Iga Swiatek in a comeback victory (1-6, 7-5, 6-3).

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