Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Alexandra Eala Prediction & Picks - Abu Dhabi Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines carries a -138 moneyline value heading into her round-of-16 clash with Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open.
Recommended Pick: Alexandra Eala 2-0 Sets
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Current Form:
Eala shook off the frustration of an early exit at the Philippine Open by hammering out a straight-set victory over Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey in the first round of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open, 6-4, 6-3. Eala conceded four service breaks to Sonmez, but her underrated return game enabled her to secure six break-point conversions against the Turk. Eala is now 4-2 on the WTA main tour in 2026.
Sasnovich pulled off a stunner in the desert, knocking over former world’s No.2 Paula Badosa of Spain 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Sasnovich, who earned her spot in the main draw of the WTA 500 event after securing a lucky loser nod, held 9 of 13 service games and broke Badosa’s serves six times off the back of 34 return points.
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Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Alexandra Eala Form
Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Alexandra Eala Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Feb 2, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
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Jan 31, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 17, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Feb 2, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 18, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 9, 2026 - ASB Classic
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Aliaksandra Sasnovich - Alexandra Eala Key Points
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich is winning 62.1 percent of her first serves in 2026.
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich upset Paola Badosa in the first round of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open.
- Alexandra Eala has converted 33 of 79 break-point chances over six matches in 2026.
- Alexandra Eala is undefeated in second-round matches this year.
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Our Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Alexandra Eala Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Alexandra Eala cruises to a straight-set victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-4.
Eala is primed to carve out another straight-set win, this time against Sasnovich. The Filipina has a 4-2 record against the WTA top-100 this year and is fresh off a surgical win over Sonmez. Eala is also enjoying a home-court advantage in Abu Dhabi because of the overwhelming support of the Filipino diaspora in the Middle East.
The win over Badosa is a morale-booster for Sasnovich, who earned her spot in the main draw as a lucky loser after bowing to Sonay Kartal 2-6, 4-6 in the final qualification match. Averaging 2.5 aces per match this year, Sasnovich isn’t the type of player who outpowers opponents with her serves. Eala’s kryptonite has always been against opponents with massive serves and a relentless offense. Sasnovich isn’t that kind of player. She’s more of a counterpuncher who generates most of the points by forcing her opponents to miss balls or commit errors.
An aggressive baseliner, Eala tries to offset her baby serve by taking the ball early and looking for winners as much as possible. Sasnovich presents a big test for the young Eala, but I am confident the Filipina rising star has enough firepower to cut her down in straight sets.
Our betting prediction for Alexandra Eala vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich: Alexandra Eala 2-0 setsAll tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
