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Alexandra Eala has just been handed a big boost for the Tokyo Open a week before it starts

Alexandra Eala is poised to enter the Tokyo Open with a significant advantage after Qinwen Zheng’s withdrawal from the tournament. The 21-year-old Filipina star has already made headlines this year, including a standout victory at the Washington Open earlier in 2026—a title she claimed after strong performances at Wimbledon and the US Open.

Despite a recent dip in form, Eala’s early-season dominance and the reshuffled draw now offer her a prime opportunity to reclaim her momentum. Zheng’s absence, part of a broader schedule adjustment following her China Open triumph, has elevated Eala’s seeding prospects, even though the two have only faced each other once—with Eala securing the win in their lone meeting during Washington.

With top-tier competition still on the horizon, including players like Iga Świątek and Naomi Osaka, Eala’s path to a deep run remains wide open as the tournament approaches.

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