Alex Eala stuns Jasmine Paolini to reach Dubai round of 16

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala eliminated World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini, 6-1, 7-6(5) to barge into the Round of 16 of the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships early Wednesday (Manila Time). Buoyed by a boisterous Filipino crowd at Centre Court, Eala showcased steely resolve in the second-set tiebreak to seal the sweep against the 2024 champion of the