Alex Eala shocks World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini to storm into Dubai Round of 16
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Alex Eala takes down World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini in straight sets in Dubai, earning her third career Top 10 win and advancing to the Round of 16 of a WTA 1000 event.