Guadalajara Open 125: Alex Eala vs. Kayla Day – Preview, Odds, Where to Watch in the Philippines, and Match Outlook, and Prediction

Alex Eala marches into the semifinals of the Guadalajara Open 125, where she faces American Kayla Day in a battle of rising left-handers. With Eala chasing her maiden WTA title and Day fresh from a stunning upset over the third seed, their clash promises a high-stakes duel on Mexican hard courts.

Recent Highlights and Matches

Alex Eala

Alex Eala continues to make waves on the WTA Tour in 2025, rising to No. 75 after a string of historic performances. Earlier this season, she reached the semifinals of the Miami Open with landmark wins over Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and world No. 2 Iga Świątek. She then became the first Filipina to reach a WTA final at Eastbourne, before falling just short of her maiden title.

At the US Open, she stunned world No. 14 Clara Tauson in the opening round for her first Grand Slam main draw win. Carrying that momentum, Eala stormed into the Guadalajara semifinals with two wins in a single day—first surviving a rain-delayed three-setter against Varvara Lepchenko, then cruising past Nicole Fossa Huergo.

Kayla Day

American Kayla Day has been on the comeback trail after overcoming injuries that set back her early promise. Ranked outside the Top 400, she has nevertheless made waves this season with a title in Southaven and runner-up finishes in other ITF events.

At Guadalajara, Day showed her grit by upsetting third seed Emiliana Arango in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, booking her place in the semifinals. Known for her heavy lefty topspin forehand and aggressive baseline game, Day poses a unique challenge despite her lower ranking.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first career meeting between Eala and Day.

Key Factors

• Momentum & Confidence – Eala
  Eala is coming off her best season yet, with a Top 75 ranking and consistent wins against higher-caliber opponents.
• Power & Shot Variety – Day
  Day’s strong forehand and ability to dictate rallies could disrupt Eala’s rhythm if she finds her range early.
• Lefty vs. Lefty Battle
  Both players are natural left-handers, making serve placement and crosscourt forehand exchanges crucial.

Betting Odds

(Estimated based on rankings and form)

• Eala: 1.35 – 1.50 (favorite)
• Day: 2.70 – 3.00 (underdog)

Oddsmakers tilt the advantage toward Eala given her ranking and momentum, but Day’s recent upset win proves she can spring surprises.

Where to Watch in the Philippines

Filipino fans can follow the Guadalajara Open 125 action through:

• SPOTV – Official broadcaster in Southeast Asia
• SPOTV NOW – Tennis All Access Pass with live ad-free streaming
• TAP Sports / Premier Sports (Cignal, Blast TV) – Possible sublicensed coverage of key matches

Match Outlook & Prediction

This semifinal pits two lefties with different storylines—Eala riding her historic rise as the pride of Philippine tennis, and Day rebuilding her career after setbacks. Eala’s movement, consistency, and confidence from recent big-stage wins give her the upper hand. However, if Day finds her rhythm with her forehand, she has the weapons to make it competitive.

Predicted Winner: Alex Eala in two close sets.

YOU GOT THIS, ALEX

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is headed to the semifinals of the Guadalajara 125 Open, with a highly anticipated match against Kayla Day of the USA this Saturday, September 6, at 2:10 a.m. Manila time.#GuadalajaraOpen pic.twitter.com/FgpisGeGs7

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) September 5, 2025

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