Alexandra Eala vs Magda Linette Miami Prediction 3/21/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Alexandra Eala and Magda Linette will face off in the third round of the 2026 Miami Open on Saturday, March 21. Here’s our Alexandra Eala vs Magda Linette prediction. This preview will also include an Alexandra Eala vs Magda Linette pick.

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Alexandra Eala battled past Laura Siegemund in the last round, coming back from a set down to beat the German 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 in three hours and 22 minutes. In the victory, Eala recorded 2 aces and 3 double faults. The Filipina landed 69% of first serves in play and won 72% of first serve points (53/74). Eala won 47% of second serve points (16/34) and saved four of six break points in the match.

Eala enjoyed a breakout at last year’s Miami Open when she reached the semifinals with victories over Grand Slam champions Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek. Eala has since climbed to a new career high ranking of World No. 29. But to remain inside the top 30, she will need to at least emulate last year’s run.

Magda Linette recorded one of the shocks of the tournament so far by downing former champion Iga Swiatek. Swiatek had never lost an opening match in a WTA tournament in almost five years, but that record came to an end as Linette produced a remarkable comeback to win in three sets.

Swiatek took the opening set in 34 minutes, playing some flawless tennis. But Linette managed to keep things watertight in the second set and was not broken. Serving to stay in the set at 5-6, it was Swiatek who blinked on serve and handed Linette the set. Linette secured a decisive break in the third set to lead 5-2 and it took her five match points to close out the best win of her career.

Alexandra Eala vs Magda Linette Head-To-Head

Eala and Linette have met three times at WTA level. Linette leads the H2H 2-1 and although it was Eala who won their last meeting at 2026 Auckland.

Alexandra Eala vs Magda Linette Prediction

Eala and Linette have plenty of points to defend this fortnight and both women have defied the odds to make it to third round, with Linette responsible for one of the biggest upset in Miami Open history. That said, I’ll take Eala to win this. She swings freely and will make full use of the court to test Linette’s patience.

Nur Said's Pick: Alexandra Eala in three sets