Hailey Baptiste vs Alexandra Eala Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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Hailey Baptiste takes on Alexandra Eala in the first-round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Hailey Baptiste vs Alexandra Eala prediction
Hailey Baptiste has shown some excellent form at the start of 2026 and is now up to her highest ranking of 40 in the world. She got through to the third-round of the Australian Open and troubled two-time Grand Slam singles champion Coco Gauff as she took the first set before eventually losing in three. She brought that form with her to the Abu Dhabi Open as she defeated the likes of Emma Navarro and Liudmila Samsonova to make the last four, where she lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova. However, she only enters this event as a lucky loser after losing to Rebecca Sramkova in qualifying.
She faces Alexandra Eala, with the Filipino ranked just a place higher in the world rankings. She has also made a semi-final this season, right at the start of the year in Auckland. Despite a disappointing first-round loss in Melbourne, Eala still showed her promise in Abu Dhabi as she reached the quarter-finals.
Baptiste is likely win plenty of free points on her serve, while Eala will be hoping to extend the rallies at any given opportunity.
Hailey Baptiste vs Alexandra Eala tip: Both players to win a set
