Alexandra Eala opened her Toray Pan Pacific Open campaign with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over British wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic on Monday, October 26, in Tokyo.
The eighth-seeded Filipino needed one hour and 15 minutes to complete the win and move into the tournament’s round of 16.
The result gives Eala an early boost after she exited the WTA 500 Ningbo Open in the second round last week.
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Alexandra Eala controls the match from the start
Eala established control immediately, breaking away in the opening set and limiting Stojsavljevic to a single game.
The 21-year-old continued to dictate the rallies in the second set, although she had to save three break points before closing out the match.
The final score was confirmed by tournament coverage and the WTA’s official social channels.
Monday’s contest was the first professional meeting between Eala and Stojsavljevic, who entered the main draw as a wildcard.
Both players are former U.S. Open girls’ singles champions, adding a notable junior-tennis connection to the opening-round match, according to the match report.
A quick response after Ningbo defeat
Eala arrived in Tokyo after a mixed stretch during the Asian swing.
She stopped a three-match losing run by defeating Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 in the opening round at Ningbo on October 19.
Her Ningbo campaign ended three days later, when sixth-seeded Diana Shnaider beat her 7-5, 6-4.
The loss came after Eala had also fallen in the opening round at both Singapore and Wuhan.
The Tokyo result therefore marks Eala’s second match win in her last four singles matches and keeps her alive at one of the final major WTA events of the regular season.
What comes next for Eala in Tokyo
Eala is scheduled to face Australia’s Talia Gibson in the round of 16.
Gibson entered the tournament as one of the players in the 28-woman singles draw and is also listed among the event’s main-draw competitors.
The Toray Pan Pacific Open is being played on outdoor hard courts at Tokyo’s Ariake Coliseum from October 26 to November 1.
The WTA 500 event features a 28-player singles draw, a 16-team doubles draw and a total financial commitment of $1,206,446.
Eala’s position as the No. 8 seed means she entered directly into the main draw without qualifying.
The tournament field includes top seed Elena Rybakina, former champion Belinda Bencic, Naomi Osaka and third seed Diana Shnaider, who defeated Eala in Ningbo.
Why the result matters
Eala has already made significant progress in 2026, including winning her first WTA Tour singles title in Washington and reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Her Tokyo run offers another opportunity to collect ranking points and finish the season strongly.
The Philippines player also remains scheduled for the WTA 250 Hong Kong Tennis Open, which begins on November 2.
Eala was named among the leading players entered for that event alongside Shnaider, Sorana Cirstea and Jasmine Paolini, according to the WTA field announcement.
For now, Eala’s immediate focus is Gibson.
A victory would send her into the Tokyo quarter-finals and give her a chance to face a deeper test against one of the tournament’s leading contenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Alexandra Eala’s score in Tokyo?
Eala defeated Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Who will Alexandra Eala play next?
Eala is scheduled to face Australia’s Talia Gibson in the round of 16.
Where is the Pan Pacific Open being played?
The tournament is being held on outdoor hard courts at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.
When does the 2026 Pan Pacific Open run?
The tournament is scheduled for October 26 through November 1, 2026.
What was Eala’s previous tournament before Tokyo?
Eala competed at the Ningbo Open, where she beat Diane Parry before losing to Diana Shnaider in the second round.
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