Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open doubles draw in Beijing, defeating Ulrikke Eikeri and Qualyn Gleason in the second round on October 6. The Canadian-Brazilian pairing won 2-0, according to Tennis.com.
How did the match unfold?
Dabrowski and Stefani dominated the return game, winning 67 per cent of break points (2 of 3) and converting all nine of their service games without loss. Eikeri and Gleason managed to break serve only twice in eight return games, limiting their offensive opportunities throughout the encounter.
What's next for the pairing?
The pair will face their next opponent in the quarterfinals. Dabrowski and Stefani have reached the final of the WTA Strasbourg tournament earlier in the season and won their third-round match at the French Open in June, according to Tennis.com records.
Sources
- Tennis.com: Eikeri / Gleason vs Dabrowski / Stefani · Round 2 · WTA Beijing. Published October 6, 2026.
Reported from public sources.