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Alex Eala is through to Round 2 at the WTA Tokyo Open 2026 after a straight-sets victory over Mika Stojsavljevic! Talking Tennis brings you post-match reaction and analysis as the Filipina sets up a second-round clash with Talia Gibson.
We discuss Eala’s opening-round performance, the key takeaways from her win over Stojsavljevic and what she can build on as her Tokyo campaign continues. Plus, we look ahead to Alex Eala vs Talia Gibson: what challenges could the Australian pose, and what will Eala need to do to reach the quarter-finals?
🎾 In this video:
• Alex Eala vs Mika Stojsavljevic — post-match reaction
• Analysis of Eala’s straight-sets win in Tokyo
• Alex Eala vs Talia Gibson — Round 2 first look
• Eala’s chances of a deeper run at the Tokyo Open
💬 How impressed were you by Eala’s performance, and can she beat Gibson? Leave your thoughts and predictions in the comments!
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"Alex Eala eases into round 2 in Tokyo after win over Mika Stojsavljevic to set up Talia Gibson clash - Post-match reaction" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 20 min. Published October 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.