Eala draws Osaka in DC semis after topping Svitolina in Berlin repeat
Tennis player Alexandra Eala defeated Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open. Eala is set to face Naomi Osaka in the semifinals, marking her third semifinal appearance of the 2026 season.
Why it matters
Eala's performance highlights her rising status in professional tennis and her ability to compete against top-ranked players on different surfaces.
Sometimes history repeats itself. Alexandra Eala proved that Friday night in Washington, D.C., where she defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 for the second time in just over a month to reach the semifinals of a WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz event.
Washington: Scores | Order of play | Draws
Eala's first win over Svitolina came on the grass in Berlin in June. This latest result, earned on a hard court, sends her to her third semifinal of 2026 and marks her sixth Top 10 victory of the season. She'll now prepare for her first career meeting with Naomi Osaka, who rallied from a set down to beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto earlier Friday.
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