Eala outlasts Yastremska, forges Gauff clash at Indian WellsMANILA, Philippines -- Alex Eala had to dig deep, but she is off to the third round of the 2026 Indian Wells Open. This, after fending off the gritty Dayan Yastremska of Ukraine, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, Saturday afternoon (Manila time) in California. This is my first time in Indian Wells," Eala said after the match. This, until Yastremska broke Eala’s serve, blanking the Filipina as she dominated the ninth game to grab a 5-4 lead. She broke her opponent’s serve in the 10th game before she held her own serve as she blanked Yastremska to grab a 6-5 lead.

Source: Philippine Star March 07, 2026 08:53 UTC