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Alex Eala eliminated from WTA Finals contention after loss in Ningbo

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Alex Eala eliminated from WTA Finals contention after loss in Ningbo

Summary

Alex Eala was eliminated from contention for the WTA Finals following a Round of 16 loss to Diana Shnaider in Ningbo. The loss came as competition intensified for the remaining alternate spots after Iga Swiatek ended her season early, which had briefly opened a path for Eala. With her exit, Marta Kostyuk occupies the first alternate position, but her status is uncertain after an injury retirement from her latest match. Iva Jovic, following closely in points, is set to face Shnaider next in the Ningbo Open quarter-finals, a match with significant implications for the alternate standings in the WTA Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Eala lost to Shnaider in Ningbo, ending her WTA Finals hopes.
•Swiatek's season-ending choice aided Eala's chances before her loss.
•Marta Kostyuk is in the first alternate position but is injured.
•Iva Jovic is next in points and faces Shnaider next.
•Chwalinska cannot qualify for alternate spots due to insufficient events played.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — The WTA Finals qualification has just become a lot simpler after Alex Eala’s loss in Ningbo

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