Alex Eala will need to dig deep as she will play back-to-back games in the Abu Dhabi Open quarterfinals, starting from a singles match and then a doubles with Janice Tjen right after.
Alex Eala will have her hands full Thursday, February 5 in the Abu Dhabi Open.
Right after her quarterfinal clash with World No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, Eala will return to the court for the doubles quarterfinals where she will be teaming up once again with Indonesia’s Janice Tjen.
The Southeast Asian duo will face the second-seed tandem of Zhang Shuai and Cristina Bucsa at 11 p.m.
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The Eala–Tjen partnership has been quietly impressive as it hammered out a gritty 7-5, 3-6, 10-6 win over Leylah Fernandez and Kristina Mladenovic in the Round of 16.
That victory showcased their chemistry and composure, especially in the match tiebreak where they held their nerve under pressure.
Against Zhang and Bucsa, Eala and Tjen will need quick recovery, sharp communication, and the same fearless mentality that’s defined their run so far.
It’s a demanding double-header—but for Eala, it’s also another chance to show she belongs on one of the biggest stages in women’s tennis.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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