Gauff Dominates Eala in Dubai, Channels Crowd to Semifinals

Gauff Dominates Eala in Dubai, Channels Crowd to Semifinals

Jaceline
Jaceline
Published: Feb 18, 2026

“Whenever you guys were cheering for Alex, I pretended it was my name,” said the American after the match.

Coco Gauff isn't just winning matches; she's mastering the mental game, turning opposing crowds into personal cheer squads. At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships quarterfinals, the American superstar delivered a masterclass, not just with her racquet, but with her mind, routing Alexandra Eala 6-0, 6-2 to secure her spot in the semifinals.

Key Takeaways from Gauff's Dubai Quarterfinal:

  • Coco Gauff defeated Alexandra Eala with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 scoreline.
  • Gauff used a unique mental strategy, pretending cheers for Eala were actually for her.
  • The American praised Eala's rapidly growing fanbase, calling it