Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala saw her run at the WTA 250 Japan Open come to an end after a straight-sets defeat to Czech star Tereza Valentova in the round of 32 on Tuesday.
Valentova, just 18 years old, delivered a commanding performance to dispatch Eala with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. From the outset, the Czech teenager asserted her dominance, breaking Eala’s serve twice to race to a 3-0 lead in the first set. Despite Eala managing to get on the scoreboard with a few well-placed forehands, Valentova’s consistent first serves and aggressive groundstrokes kept her firmly in control, allowing her to close out the opening set with relative ease.
Currently ranked No. 78 in the WTA rankings, Valentova entered the main draw after topping the qualifying rounds, where she overcame Belgium’s Greet Minnen in a three-set battle (4-6, 6-4, 6-2) and cruised past Russia’s Alina Charaeva (6-1, 6-2). Her victory over Eala adds to an already impressive 2025 season, improving her win-loss tally to 43–11.
In the second set, Valentova maintained her momentum, using her wide serves to open up the court and dictate play from the baseline. Eala showed flashes of brilliance, particularly during a spirited service hold that featured a sharp volley winner to make it 3-1. However, the Czech teen quickly regained control, capitalizing on unforced errors from Eala and sealing the match with another dominant stretch of play.
Alex Eala’s Resume
Alex Eala is the most accomplished Filipino tennis player in history, having reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 54 and becoming the first Filipino to break into the top 100.
Professional Milestones
- WTA Singles Ranking: Achieved a career-high of No. 54 on October 6, 2025.
- WTA Tour Finalist: First Filipino to reach a tour-level final in the Open Era.
- WTA 125 Champion: Won the WTA 125 Guadalajara title in 2025, defeating Panna Udvardy in a comeback victory (1-6, 7-5, 6-3).
- ITF Titles: Has won 5 ITF singles titles and 3 ITF doubles titles.
- Grand Slam Breakthrough: Became the first Filipina to win a Grand Slam singles match at the 2025 US Open, defeating 14th seed Clara Tauson in a dramatic three-set battle.
Alex Eala continues to be a trailblazer for Philippine tennis, regularly competing in major WTA events and Grand Slams. Her journey reflects not only personal excellence but also a growing legacy for Southeast Asian athletes on the global tennis stage.
Online Sportsbooks Serve Global Tennis Odds
While Eala is now out of the competition, you can still bet on tennis odds from offshore sports betting sites. Tennis lines include spread, moneyline, and total game odds, giving bettors three ways to bet on the competitions.
Below are the current odds for the WTA Osaka event, courtesy of BetOnline.
October 16, 2025 – 10:30 PM Rebecca Sramkova vs. Leylah Fernandez
- Spread: Sramkova +4.0 (-115), Fernandez -4.0 (-115)
- Moneyline: Sramkova +210, Fernandez -260
- Total Games: Over 21.0 (-115), Under 21.0 (-115)
October 17, 2025 – 12:00 AM Naomi Osaka vs. Jaqueline Adina Cristian
- Spread: Osaka -4.0 (-115), Cristian +4.0 (-115)
- Moneyline: Osaka -275, Cristian +220
- Total Games: Over 21.0 (-115), Under 21.0 (-115)
October 17, 2025 – 1:30 AM Viktorija Golubic vs. Sorana Cirstea
- Spread: Golubic +3.5 (-105), Cirstea -3.5 (-125)
- Moneyline: Golubic +175, Cirstea -215
- Total Games: Over 21.0 (-115), Under 21.0 (-115)
October 17, 2025 – 3:00 AM Tereza Valentova vs. Olga Danilovic
- Spread: Valentova -4.0 (-125), Danilovic +4.0 (-105)
- Moneyline: Valentova -300, Danilovic +240
- Total Games: Over 20.5 (-115), Under 20.5 (-115)
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