WTA Miami: Badosa P. vs. Eala A. - Match Preview & Prediction

An intriguing match is set to take place at the Miami Open as Paula Badosa faces Alexandra Eala! Here's a breakdown of the players and what to expect:

Paula Badosa

Background: Paula Badosa had a considerably better day while facing Clara Tauson, as opposed to her opening round. She saved all seven breakpoints to defeat the Dane, 6-3, 7-6.

Recent Form: The former world No. 2 has been to eight quarterfinals since the start of June 2024, including at high-profile events in Cincinnati, US Open, Beijing, and Australian Open.

Strengths & Concerns: She has gone from outside the top-110 rankings to the top-11 in this period and now eyes her second career quarterfinal in Miami (2022).

Alexandra Eala

Background: Alexandra Eala continues her potentially breakout run on tour with the massive upset over world No. 5 Madison Keys.

Recent Form: She broke serve six times and benefited from 50+ American unforced errors to defeat the new Australian Open champion, 6-4, 6-2, in what was her first-ever meeting with a top-20 player.

Strengths & Concerns: She arrived in Miami as a top-150 player with nearly a dozen instances of quarterfinal-or-better results across all levels of tennis.

Head-to-Head

0-0.

Key Considerations

• Experience vs. Momentum: Paula has the greater experience and Alexandra has the wind.
• Upset Potential: Can Eala keep the upset train going, it could all come down to momentum and energy
• Badosa's Consistency: Badosa is a seasoned player and knows what it takes to win games!

Prediction

Paula Badosa to win in two tight or three sets. Has already learned to not take a teenager lightly and will enter the court as the cautious favorite

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