Alexandra Eala has undoubtedly enjoyed the best season of her young career in 2026, enjoying plenty of milestone moments. However, her form of late has waned, and this might have clouded some people’s judgement.
Alexandra Eala received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Open following the withdrawal of Qinwen Zheng. Zheng's absence weakens the tournament draw and helps ensure that the 21-year-old Filipina player retains a strong seeding position for the event. The Tokyo Open field still includes prominent competitors such as Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, and Iva Jovic.
Eala has experienced a landmark 2026 season, which included claiming her first WTA Tour-level title at the Washington Open alongside deep runs at Wimbledon and the US Open. During her Washington title run, Eala defeated Zheng in their only career head-to-head meeting. The Tokyo Open is one of three consecutive tournaments Zheng will miss following her China Open victory.
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