January 28, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala battles Japan's Sakatsume in Philippine Women's Open R16

LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala battles Japan
Alex Eala looks to make it two in a row in the Philippine Women's Open. Photo: RM Chua/One Sports

The first act was nice, and now Alex Eala hopes for an encore.

Eala is back on the court for the Philippine Women’s Open, taking on Himeno Sakatsume in the Round of 16.

While the home crowd and WTA rankings favor Eala, it pays to be extra cautious as the Filipina ace dropped their only previous meeting back in 2023 in straight sets.

The Eala-Sakatsume showdown is projected to start at 6:00 p.m. from the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Refresh this article for more updates.

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