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Alex Eala Bows Out of Indian Wells in 6-2, 6-0 Loss to Linda Noskova

Noskova’s serve overpowered the No. 31 seed, booking a quarterfinal against qualifier Talia Gibson.

Overview

  • Noskova advanced to the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals with a straight‑sets win and will face Australia’s Talia Gibson.
  • The Czech tallied seven aces and won about 78% of her first‑serve points to keep Eala on the back foot.
  • Eala reached the round of 16 after a bye, a three‑set victory over Dayana Yastremska, and a third‑round match that ended when Coco Gauff retired.
  • This was their first professional meeting despite Eala’s two junior wins, and her record against Czech opponents is reported at 0‑11.
  • Eala earns 120 WTA 1000 points (net 110) and $105,720, rising into the live top 30, and now turns to the Miami Open after last year’s semifinal run.