Alexandra Eala defeated Elina Svitolina for the second time in the 2026 season - and again in the quarterfinals, again with a score of 3:6, 4:6. In June, it happened in Berlin at WTA 500, now - in Washington at the same tournament level.
Svitolina, seeded second, was eliminated from the Washington WTA 500 after losing to the Filipina Eala 3:6, 4:6.
The Ukrainian lost the first set 3:6. In the second, she led 3:1, but lost three consecutive games and could not hold the advantage. The match lasted over an hour and a half.
Svitolina is the top-ranked Ukrainian tennis player.
Next week, she will play at the WTA 1000 in Toronto - with the 9th seed and starting from the second round.
Together with Kostyuk, Svitolina will lead the Ukrainian national team in the Billie Jean King Cup final.
