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Alex Eala set for quarter-final showdown with Diana Shnaider at Pan Pacific Open

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Tennis365 reports that Alex Eala reached the quarter‑finals of the 2026 Pan Pacific Open after beating world No 38 Talia Gibson 4‑6, 6‑2, 6‑0 in the second round . Tennis365 reports that Eala will face world No 13 Diana Shnaider in Tokyo, a rematch of their Ningbo Open meeting where Shnaider won 7‑5, 6‑4 . Tennis365 reports that Eala praised Shnaider’s season as “really great” and said she is “on a mission” and focusing on details to improve her game . Tennis365 reports that Eala described Gibson as a big hitter and very aggressive, noting the challenge such style presents .

Why it matters. The winner of the quarter‑final will move on to the semi‑finals of the Pan Pacific Open, shaping the tournament’s later stages for both Eala and Shnaider .

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