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Alex Eala confirmed to play British player in the first round of the Tokyo Open as her draw is revealed

Alex Eala is set to compete in the Tokyo Open, marking the penultimate event of her 2026 campaign. As the eighth seed, she faces British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic in the opening round of this WTA 500 tournament.

Eala enters the competition following a career-best season that included a Washington Open title and a top-20 ranking, though she will not participate in the WTA Finals. If she advances, she could potentially meet Talia Gibson or a qualifier in the second round, followed by a possible rematch with Diana Shnaider, who recently defeated her in Ningbo.

The tournament field also includes top-ranked Elena Rybakina, Maja Chwalinska, and Naomi Osaka, with play scheduled to commence on October 26.

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