Alexandra Eala def. Magda Linette
6-3 6-2
Alexandra Eala defeated Magda Linette 6-3 6-2 in the 2026 ASB Classic quarterfinal on hard courts on January 9, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alexandra Eala | Magda Linette |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 0 | 4 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 2 | 2 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 61.9% | 58.1% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 69.2% | 50.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 41.7% | 42.3% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 71.4% | 64.3% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 58.7% | 46.8% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 35.7% | 28.6% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 53.2% | 41.3% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +1.8 | -10.1 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +10.1 | -1.8 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Alexandra Eala | Magda Linette |
|---|---|---|
| Country | PHI | POL |
| Birth date | May 23, 2005 | Feb 12, 1992 |
| Age | 20 | 33 |
| Height | 175 cm | 171 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,116 | 1,089 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,720 | 1,766 |
| Current career W-L | 43–48 | 221–236 |
| Current career earnings | $3,354,035 | $9,220,797 |
Path
Alexandra Eala's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Marcinko | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 7, 2026 | R16 |
| Donna Vekic | 4-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 6, 2026 | R32 |
Alexandra Eala's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyu Wang | 7-5 5-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 10, 2026 | SF |
Magda Linette's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabetta Cocciaretto | 7-5 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 8, 2026 | R16 |
| Venus Williams | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 6, 2026 | R32 |