Alex Eala Sweeps Mika Stojsavljevic in Tokyo Opening Round

Alex Eala secured a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Mika Stojsavljevic on Monday to open her Toray Pan Pacific Open campaign.

Alex Eala defeated qualifier Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in the round of 32 at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday afternoon. The Filipina secured the opening set in seven games, racing to a 5-0 lead before the world No. 308 held serve once. Eala converted three return points in the first game of the second set to earn an immediate break and eventually closed out the match in the eighth game of the final set.

Statistical advantages defined the match as Eala won 13 points against Stojsavljevic's second serve, while the British teenager managed only seven points against Eala's delivery. Stojsavljevic, who is ranked No. 308, committed two double faults during the second game of the match. Despite facing three break opportunities in the second set, Eala utilized her service game to win seven of the following nine points, maintaining her lead.

This victory brings Eala’s record during the Asian swing to 2-3, following a recent 7-5, 6-4 loss to Diana Shnaider at the Ningbo Open. Eala is scheduled to face Australia’s Talia Gibson in the round of 16. Gibson advanced to the matchup after defeating Daria Kasatkina with a score of 6-0, 7-5.