Eala opens Indian Wells bid vs Ukraine's YastremskaMANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will face a familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine after the latter’s victory in the qualifiers to arrange a Round 2 duel in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) main draw this weekend in California, United States. Yastremska, WTA No. Expectations are high for Eala to repeat over Yastremska to arrange a second-round duel against either her good friend Coco Gauff (WTA No. 8), who stunned Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final last year, and Jessica Pegula (No. 43 while the two-time Grand Slam champion Ostapenko sits at No.

Source: Philippine Star March 05, 2026 16:22 UTC