Alexandra Eala rallied from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen in a first-round match at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. The victory sent Eala through to the tournament’s Round of 16, where she is scheduled to meet Leylah Fernandez.
The match took place at the event also referenced as the Citi Open, with coverage noting Eala’s comeback. Reports describe the win as a recovery after losing the opening set before she turned the match in her favor.
Match outcome and next opponent
Eala’s first-round success directly advanced her to a Round-of-16 showdown with Leylah Fernandez at the Mubadala DC Open. Tournament and media coverage list Fernandez as Eala’s next opponent, establishing the immediate trajectory for Eala in Washington.
Player reaction
After the match, Eala said, “I’ve already had that in me,” a remark cited in coverage that characterized her resilience during the comeback. The comment was reported as part of postmatch coverage highlighting Eala’s mindset after the win.
The confirmed details are limited to the result, the nature of the comeback, the tournament location and naming, and Eala’s quoted remark. Additional specifics such as match score, schedule time, or on-court statistics were not reported in the confirmed coverage available.