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Osaka Advances to Quarterfinals; Eala Dethrones Fernandez

7/31/2026

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Naomi Osaka (third seed) advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open after Ashlyn Krueger retired while trailing 6-3, 3-1.
Osaka will meet Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who earned her spot by defeating eighth-seeded American Emma Navarro 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala eliminated defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarterfinals, having previously upset Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon and becoming the first Philippine player to reach a Grand Slam’s last 16.

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Naomi Osaka (third seed) advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open after Ashlyn Krueger retired while trailing 6-3, 3-1.
Osaka will meet Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who earned her spot by defeating eighth-seeded American Emma Navarro 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala eliminated defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarterfinals, having previously upset Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon and becoming the first Philippine player to reach a Grand Slam’s last 16.