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Eala Faces Fernandez to Break Stuttgart Round-of-16 Curse

4/13/2026

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Alex Eala aims to end her Stuttgart Open round-of-16 exits by facing Leylah Fernandez.
Leylah Fernandez is Canadian world No. 25, a former US Open runner-up with a career-high No. 14.
They previously met in doubles at the Abu Dhabi Open, where Eala won.
Eala's recent results include losses at Linz, Miami, and Indian Wells.
The match is set for Tuesday, Manila time.

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Alex Eala aims to end her Stuttgart Open round-of-16 exits by facing Leylah Fernandez.
Leylah Fernandez is Canadian world No. 25, a former US Open runner-up with a career-high No. 14.
They previously met in doubles at the Abu Dhabi Open, where Eala won.
Eala's recent results include losses at Linz, Miami, and Indian Wells.
The match is set for Tuesday, Manila time.