World no. 184 Himeno Sakatsume of Japan will meet world no. 195 Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the first round of the 2023 Osaka Open on Tuesday, September 12. Get the predictions and odds of this Himeno Sakatsume v Alexandra Eala match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here.
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Himeno Sakatsume v Alexandra Eala Head to Head
This will be a first meeting between the two.
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Sakatsume Beats Chong in Three
World no. 184 Himeno Sakatsume qualified for the main draw of the Japan Open with a three set win over Eudice Chong in the second qualifying round on Sunday.
Sakatsume saved half of eight break points that she faced and converted 7 of 9 to win the two hour and 20 minute contest 6-3, 5-7, 6-0.
The Japanese player had beaten compatriot Natsumi Kawaguchi 6-3, 6-3 in the first qualifying round.
The 22-year-old has a season record of 34-16 this year. She is 18-8 on hard courts and has played in three ITF finals this season, winning the title in Gifu, while finishing runner-up in the two Canadian tournaments.
Can she make an early impression in front of her home fans?
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Eala Rallies Past Park to Qualify
Like Sakatsume, Alexandra Eala too needed three sets to wn her second qualifying round and qualify for the main draw.
Eala lost the first set in the second qualifying round against Sohyun Park, but bounced back to win the contest 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.
The Philippines player had won her first qualifying round match against Fernanda Contreras Gomez, beating the Mexican 6-3, 6-4. Currently ranked at a career high of no. 195 in the world, Eala is in terrific form at the moment.
She reached back-to-back ITF finals in Roehampton 2 and Aldershot in August, winning the former and finishing runner-up in the latter. IN the last 16 matches played across levels, Eala has a 14-2 record.
Overall, she is 34-17 this year and 33 of those wins have come on hard courts.
Can Eala keep the form going and start with a win on Tuesday?
Sakatsume v Eala Prediction and Tip
While home conditions will favour Sakatsume, current form favours Eala. It’s going to be a tight contest between the qualifiers.
Tips:
- Moderate Risk Tip: Sakatsume to win: 4/5 (with bet365)
- Moderate Risk Tip: Over 21.5 games in the match: 4/5 (with bet365)
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