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"Eala out of Tokyo after three-set epic against familiar foe Shnaider: Post-match reaction | Plus Tokyo semi-final previews, inc. Fernandez - Rakhimova" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 26 min. Published October 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Alex Eala’s Tokyo run ends after a three-set epic against familiar rival Diana Shnaider. On Talking Tennis, we react to the quarter-final battle, discuss the key moments and assess what Eala can take from her performances into next season.
Where was the match won and lost? What positives can Alex build on, and which areas could make the difference when these two meet again?
Plus, we look ahead to the Tokyo semi-finals, including Leylah Fernandez against Kamilla Rakhimova, with analysis, predictions and the key matchups to watch as the finalists are decided.
🎾 Share your thoughts: What did you make of Eala’s performance, and who will lift the Tokyo trophy?
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