WTA Eastbourne – Eala vs Gracheva Preview
🧠 Form & Context
Alexandra Eala
🌱 Grass groove unlocked: Sporting a 9–3 record this swing, Eala surged through qualies and the main draw, dominating Yastremska 6–1, 6–2 in the quarterfinals.
🚀 Breakout year: Miami semifinalist, cracked the top 70, and compiled a solid 25–15 season.
🎯 Lefty tools: Wide-swinging slice serve and heavy topspin forehand stretch opponents on low-bouncing grass.
🧘 Staying fresh: Only one of her matches this week has gone the distance—arrives in the semis with gas left in the tank.
Varvara Gracheva
🔄 Found her rhythm: Four consecutive wins here, including three gritty three-setters before receiving a walkover against Krejcikova in the quarters.
📉 A rollercoaster season (15–16), but Paris indoor SF run in May hinted at a return to form.
🎾 Baseline hitter: Strikes early and flat off both sides—can rush opponents on quick grass if timing is on.
⏱️ Fatigue factor: Spent nearly 7 hours on court before the semis—how much is left in the tank?
🔍 Match Breakdown
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