WTA DubaiHard1/16-finals17 Feb 2026 · 17:30
A. Eala
#29 · Philippines
VS
J. Paolini
#7 · Italy
EALA
2.91
·
PAOLINI
1.46

Odds

Market
Eala
Paolini
Winner
2.91
1.46

Player analysis

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

J. Paolini has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.7 to 8.0, with at least one match where J. Paolini was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 1.24Trend mixed

Recent form

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
Recent form bar chartLWWLW

3W 2L last 5

10 MarGibson7-5 2-6 6-1L
8 MarTomljanovic5-7 7-5 1-6W
6 MarPotapova7-6 2-6 3-6W
1 MarBucsa5-7 4-6L
28 FebBoulter0-6 6-3 6-3W

Hard court stats

Eala
Stat
Paolini
60.5%
Win rate
%
26–17
W–L

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won50%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved40%
Aces1
Double faults3
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved50%
Aces3
Double faults2