Alex Eala looks to extend her impressive grass-court run as she faces in-form Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska in their first-ever showdown at the 2025 Eastbourne Open quarterfinals.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala looks to continue her impressive grass-court run as she takes on Ukrainian standout Dayana Yastremska in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Eastbourne Open on Thursday, June 26.
Currently ranked no. 74 in the world, Eala is riding a three-match win streak after coming through the qualifiers and advancing past former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko, who retired in their round-of-16 duel.
While the victory came under difficult circumstances, Eala showed her trademark grit and defensive steadiness—qualities she’ll need to double down on against Yastremska.
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Yastremska, ranked no. 42, enters the match in excellent form following a finalist finish in Nottingham last week. She owns a 21-13 record this season and thrives on fast surfaces, using her aggressive baseline play to dictate rallies early.
This will be the first meeting between the two, and a classic contrast of styles is expected.
Eala will look to extend rallies, force errors, and play with controlled aggression from the back of the court. On the other side, Yastremska will aim to shorten points and use her experience to keep momentum on her side.
The match will be a significant test of Eala’s progress as she continues her climb on the WTA Tour—and a potential breakthrough opportunity if she can overcome one of the tour’s in-form players on grass.
Match is scheduled to begin later at 9:30 p.m. (Manila time).
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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