WTA DubaiHardQuarter-finals19 Feb 2026 · 16:20
C. Gauff
#4 · USA
VS
A. Eala
#29 · Philippines
GAUFF
1.41
·
EALA
3.01

Odds

Market
Gauff
Eala
Winner
1.41
3.01

Player analysis

C. Gauff shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 31. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.6. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving C. Gauff vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

DS 7.64Trend mixed

A. Eala has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.8, meaning A. Eala has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Eala vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Eala has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.

DS -7.79Trend up

Recent form

Recent form bar chartWLWWW

4W 1L last 5

6 MarRakhimova6-3 7-6W
20 FebSvitolina6-4 6-7 6-4L
19 FebEala6-0 6-2W
18 FebMertens2-6 7-6 6-3W
17 FebKalinskaya6-4 6-4W
Recent form bar chartLWLWW

3W 2L last 5

11 MarNoskova2-6 0-6L
7 MarYastremska5-7 6-4 5-7W
19 FebGauff6-0 6-2L
18 FebCirstea5-7 4-6W
17 FebPaolini6-1 7-6W

Hard court stats

Gauff
Stat
Eala
70.4%
Win rate
65.1%
176–74
W–L
166–89

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted60%
BP saved50%
Aces2
Double faults11
1st serve %60%
1st serve won50%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved40%
Aces1
Double faults3