Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Alexandra Eala 6–3, 6–3 in the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 Abu Dhabi event on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.29 to Eala's 3.6. The Russian's dominant performance saw her progress through the round without significant resistance, securing a comfortable two-set victory that underscored the gap in experience and current form between the pair. Alexandrova's straightforward win positions her favourably in the draw as she advances toward the semi-finals, whilst Eala's early exit marks a setback in her campaign on the hard court circuit.