Jingshan Open WTA 125 Round of 32: Alex Eala vs. Aliona Falei – Preview, Odds, Where to Watch in the Philippines, Match Outlook, and Prediction

Alex Eala begins her Jingshan Open WTA 125 campaign against Belarusian youngster Aliona Falei in the Round of 32. Seeded No. 2 and eyeing back-to-back titles after her Guadalajara triumph, Eala looks to continue her career-best run, while Falei enters as a rising prospect eager to spring an upset.

Recent Highlights and Matches

Alex Eala
Eala is enjoying a historic 2025 season, climbing to a career-high No. 61 in the WTA rankings. Her breakout year includes a semifinal finish at the Miami Open, where she stunned top players like Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and world No. 2 Iga Świątek, and a runner-up finish at Eastbourne — the first-ever WTA final for a Filipina.

She also scored her maiden Grand Slam main draw victory at the US Open, defeating world No. 14 Clara Tauson. More recently, Eala captured the Guadalajara WTA 125 title and followed up with a quarterfinal run in São Paulo. Entering Jingshan, she’s firmly established as one of the tournament’s frontrunners.

Aliona Falei

The 20-year-old Belarusian currently hovers around the Top 200 and has steadily made strides on the ITF and WTA 125 circuits. A former junior standout, Falei has shown glimpses of promise with deep ITF runs, particularly on hard courts. Though lacking big-tour experience, her aggressive baseline style makes her a dangerous opponent when her game clicks.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between Eala and Falei.

Key Factors

Form & Pedigree – Eala
Eala enters Jingshan with confidence from her recent title and steady climb up the rankings, showcasing her ability to handle pressure in big moments.

Young Gun Factor – Falei
At just 20, Falei is still developing but has nothing to lose, which could free her up to take risks and test Eala’s patience.

Ranking Edge
Eala (WTA 61) is well ahead of Falei (around WTA 200), reflecting the disparity in tour-level experience.

Betting Odds (Estimated)

• Eala: 1.15 – 1.25 (favorite)
• Falei: 4.50 – 6.00 (underdog)

Oddsmakers lean heavily toward Eala, but early-round jitters against young, fearless opponents always carry some danger.

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Where to Watch in the Philippines

Fans can follow the Jingshan Open WTA 125 action through:

• SPOTV – Official Southeast Asia broadcaster
• SPOTV NOW – Tennis All Access Pass (live, ad-free streaming)
• TAP Sports / Premier Sports (Cignal, Blast TV) –  Sublicensed coverage

Match Outlook & Prediction

This Round of 32 clash pits Eala’s momentum and maturity against the youthful ambition of Falei. The Belarusian may trouble Eala with her flat groundstrokes, but the Filipina’s superior shot tolerance, variety, and big-match experience should tilt the contest in her favor.

Predicted Winner: Alex Eala in straight sets     

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