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Noskova Defeats Eala, Advances to First Grass Final

6/21/2026

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Eala Eliminated

Alex Eala lost to Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-4 in the Berlin Open semifinals on early Sunday (Manila time).
Noskova’s win put her into her first grass-court final against Jessica Pegula, who beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Eala reached the semifinals by defeating Donna Vekic, Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina.
The rain-delayed match lasted 1 hour 9 minutes.
Eala said she adjusted to the slower court and cooler temperature.

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Noskova Advances

She earned €57,395 and 195 points for reaching the semi-finals.
Her earnings raised her total to 1,557 points, moving her from world No 35 to No 30, just below her career-high of No 29.
Noskova’s final berth guarantees at least 325 points and a €99,565 prize, while Jessica Pegula will contest the €161,310 champion’s purse.
Eala’s quarter-final win over Elina Svitolina earned 108 points and €29,110.

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Noskova Defeats

Linda Nosková defeated Alex Eala with a serve that produced five aces to his one.
Nosková won 15 of 20 first-serve points and 17 of 25 return points.
The rivalry now stands 2-0 for Nosková after her earlier Round-of-16 win at Indian Wells.
Eala continues his grass-court campaign at the Bad Homburg Open, opening against Elise Mertens in the round of 32.

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Eala Eliminated

Alex Eala lost to Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-4 in the Berlin Open semifinals on early Sunday (Manila time).
Noskova’s win put her into her first grass-court final against Jessica Pegula, who beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Eala reached the semifinals by defeating Donna Vekic, Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina.
The rain-delayed match lasted 1 hour 9 minutes.
Eala said she adjusted to the slower court and cooler temperature.

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