Alexandra Eala vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Prediction & Picks - Abu Dhabi Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines will shoot for her first WTA 500 semifinal appearance against the No.2 seed of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open, Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia, on Thursday.
Recommended Pick: Alexandra Eala will win.
Potential Payout: $342 for every $100 Bet (+242).
Current Form:
Eala showed tremendous mental strength to come from a set down and then a 0-4 game hole in the final set to beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in their second-round duel, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6. Eala took two hours to solve Sasnovich’s unorthodox serves and destructive backhands as the fiery Filipina staged one of the best comebacks on the WTA Tour this season, rising from the dead to clinch a QF spot in Abu Dhabi.
Alexandrova put an end to her three-match losing streak with a breezy 6-3, 6-0 win over Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine. Alexandrova overpowered Yastremska in their 7th career meeting, as she conceded only one service break and secured six breakpoint conversions. Alexandrova has a 47.1 percent record against players ranked inside the WTA top 50.
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Alexandra Eala vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Form
Alexandra Eala and Ekaterina Alexandrova Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Feb 4, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Feb 2, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 18, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 9, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 8, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 7, 2026 - ASB Classic
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Feb 4, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 17, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 12, 2026 - WTA Adelaide
Jan 7, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jan 5, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Nov 5, 2025 - WTA Doha
Alexandra Eala - Ekaterina Alexandrova Key Points
- Ekaterina Alexandrova is 2-3 on the 2026 WTA season.
- Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 47.1 percent win rate against players inside the WTA top-50.
- Alexandra Eala has a 4-3 record against the WTA top-20.
- Alexandra Eala is 5-2 on the WTA main tour in 2026.
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Our Alexandra Eala vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Alexandra Eala stuns Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3
Laugh all you want, but I am really sensing an upset is about to happen in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Eala is no stranger to playing and beating elite-level players. The Filipina parades a 4-3 record against top-20 players and a 6-4 record in her last 10 quarterfinal matches. Meanwhile, Alexandrova had been subpar before securing a win over Yastremska in the second round. The Russian bombed out in the first round of the Australian Open after losing to Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey 5-7, 6-4, 4-6. Sonmez got booted out by Eala 4-6, 3-6 in Abu Dhabi a few days ago.
Our betting prediction for Alexandra Eala vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova: Alexandra Eala will win.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
