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Linz Open Day 3: Eala Advances, Tagger Shocks Badosa at Upper Austria Ladies Linz

Posted : 08 April 2026

Action continued at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz, a WTA 500 tournament played on indoor clay in Linz, Austria, as Day 3 brought more first‑round drama and Round of 32 results.

Filipina rising star Alex Eala produced a strong performance to defeat Austria’s Julia Grabher 6‑4, 6‑3, advancing to the Round of 16 where she is set to face former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko. Eala’s win marked a confident start to her clay‑court campaign in Europe.

Local fans had plenty to celebrate as Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger pulled off one of the day’s biggest upsets by beating former top‑10 player Paula Badosa in straight sets.

The 18‑year‑old wild card impressed with composure and strong shotmaking to secure a memorable victory on home soil, ending a long wait for an Austrian main‑draw win at the event.

Elsewhere in the draw, other seeded and notable players continued to compete through the Round of 32 matches, setting up intriguing matchups as the tournament builds toward the quarterfinals later in the week.

The Linz Open remains an important stop on the 2026 WTA Tour, offering valuable ranking points and a chance for players to fine‑tune their clay‑court games ahead of the bigger spring events.

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