Filipino Tennis Star Alexandra Eala Secures Quarterfinal Berth at Abu Dhabi Open
In an exciting display of international tennis talent, Filipino athlete Alexandra Eala has successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Open, competing in both doubles and singles categories. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her professional career, showcasing her versatility and skill on the global stage.
Doubles Victory with Indonesian Partner Janice Tjen
Eala, partnering with Indonesian player Janice Tjen, delivered a remarkable performance in the doubles round of 16 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The duo faced off against a formidable pair consisting of Canadian Leylah Fernandez and French Kristina Mladenovic at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre in the United Arab Emirates. After a hard-fought match, Eala and Tjen emerged victorious with a score of 7-5, 3-6, 10-6, securing their spot in the quarterfinals.
This win sets up an intriguing next match for the pair, as they are scheduled to meet the winner between second seeds Cristina Bucsa of Spain and Shuai Zhang of China and the Ukrainian twins Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok. The victory highlights the strong partnership between Eala and Tjen, demonstrating effective teamwork and strategic play under pressure.
Other Notable Doubles Results at the Tournament
The Abu Dhabi Open has seen several other exciting doubles matches, contributing to a highly competitive atmosphere. Key results include:
- Sofia Kenin and Desirae Krawczyk eliminated top seeds Asia Muhammad of the United States and Routliffe of New Zealand with a score of 6-1, 2-6, 12-10, advancing to face Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia.
- Third seeds Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands defeated Shuko Aoyama of Japan and Vera Zvonareva 7-6 (4), 6-4, moving on to play against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia and Maya Joint of Australia.
- Fourth seeds Tereza Mihalikova of Slovakia and Olivia Nicholls of Great Britain triumphed over Darija Jurak Schreiber of Croatia and Katarzyna Piter of Poland 7-5, 6-3, setting up a meeting with Andreja Klepac of Slovenia and Irina Khromacheva.
Eala's Singles Campaign and Upcoming Challenges
In addition to her doubles success, Alexandra Eala, currently ranked world No. 45, is making waves in the singles competition. She is set to face Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in the singles round of 16 on Wednesday, aiming to continue her impressive run in the tournament. This match presents a crucial opportunity for Eala to further establish her presence among top-tier tennis players.
Unfortunately, Eala's doubles partner, Janice Tjen, was ousted in the singles category by No. 5 seed Liudmila Samsonova of Russia with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Samsonova will next compete against Hailey Baptiste of the United States, who delivered a stunning upset by defeating compatriot and No. 4 seed Emma Navarro 7-6 (6), 0-6, 6-3.
Key Singles Matches to Watch in the Tournament
The Abu Dhabi Open continues to feature high-stakes singles matches, with several top seeds advancing. Notable upcoming contests include:
- McCartney Kessler of the United States, who toppled No. 6 seed Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-2, will face No. 3 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark in the quarterfinals.
- Defending champion and No. 1 seed Belinda Bencic of Switzerland is pitted against Sonay Kartal of Great Britain.
- No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova will compete against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine.
- No. 7 seed Jelena Ostapenko is set to challenge Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic.
These matches promise to deliver intense competition as players vie for a coveted spot in the later stages of the tournament.
The Abu Dhabi Open serves as a critical platform for athletes like Alexandra Eala to showcase their talents on an international scale. With her dual advancement in doubles and singles, Eala is poised to make a significant impact, potentially inspiring a new generation of Filipino tennis enthusiasts. Fans and sports analysts alike will be closely watching her progress as the tournament unfolds.
