Alex Eala faces a rematch against Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. The meeting comes after Svitolina and Eala played earlier in the year, when Eala beat Svitolina on grass in Berlin. In Washington, Svitolina reaches the quarterfinal following a second-round win over Polina Kudermetova, 7-6(4), 6-4. The report notes Kudermetova serves twice for the opening set and holds a late set-point chance at 6-5, 40-30, before Svitolina closes it out and then wins the second set.
Eala, meanwhile, advances to the final eight by defeating defending champion Leylah Fernandez, 6-2, 7-6(1). The tournament’s seeded position is also highlighted: Svitolina is listed as the world No. 10 and the tournament’s second seed, and she receives a first-round bye. Their quarterfinal is scheduled for not earlier than 6:30 a.m. Manila time.
