{"id":2080683,"date":"2026-08-06T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2080683"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:00:57","slug":"naomi-osaka-delivers-verdict-on-alex-ealas-incredible-popularity-at-the-canadian-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2080683","title":{"rendered":"Naomi Osaka delivers verdict on Alex Eala&#8217;s incredible popularity at the Canadian Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Naomi Osaka delivers verdict on Alex Eala\u2019s incredible popularity at the Canadian Open<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" 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class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Naomi Osaka with inset of Alex Eala                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Naomi Osaka started her Canadian Open campaign strongly by defeating Panna Udvardy in straight sets in her opening round match.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese star has been in fine form throughout the season, although she is yet to capture a singles title.<\/p>\n<p>She came close at the Washington Open, where she reached the semi finals of the WTA 500 event, but she was beaten in straight sets by Alex Eala.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the rest of the tennis world, Osaka has been floored by the Filipina star\u2019s popularity on the WTA Tour throughout the season.<\/p>\n<h2>More Alex Eala news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/alex-eala-sneaky-threat-us-open-fans-andy-roddick\">Andy Roddick reveals why Alex Eala is a \u2018sneaky\u2019 US Open threat<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/alex-eala-praised-for-making-major-tactical-difference-to-win-the-washington-open\">Alex Eala praised for making major \u2018tactical difference\u2019 to win the Washington Open<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s great. Like, just now I finished my match and the little go cart was taking me back, I looked at the practice court and it was completely full,\u201d said Osaka in her post-match press conference when asked about Eala.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was like, who\u2019s practicing right now? She didn\u2019t even go on court yet and then I saw the Filipino flags and I was like, um-hum. But, no, I think it\u2019s awesome. Like, they\u2019re so kind, too, the fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLike, I think she\u2019s playing late tonight and some of them were on my court cheering for me. I just felt really grateful. So it\u2019s so cool that she\u2019s building a new community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd then obviously her fans probably, like, watch tennis enough now to have like other favorites too. So I think it\u2019s amazing, and obviously great for the tournament, because she sells a lot of tickets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alex-eala\">Eala<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/naomi-osaka\">Osaka<\/a> are still in the Canadian Open and they are among the favourites to win the title.<\/p>\n<p>Eala won her first match in three sets against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alycia-parks\">Alycia Parks<\/a> and she will play Caty McNally in the third round of the Masters event, after she beat Linda Noskova in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>Osaka, meanwhile, is set to play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Elise-Mertens\">Elise Mertens<\/a> in the third round.<\/p>\n<p>Eala and Osaka are in the same section of the draw, so they could meet once again in a semi final, providing both stars make it that far.<\/p>\n<p>Their match at the Washington Open was their first on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/WTA-Tour\">WTA Tour<\/a>, but the way they are both playing it will likely not be the last for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>There is just six places splitting Osaka and Eala in the WTA Tour rankings. Eala currently sits at world No 20 following her triumph at the Washington Open while Osaka is the world No 14.<\/p>\n<p>With only two of the top 20 out already at the Canadian Open, it continues to be a very strong field in the women\u2019s draw.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naomi Osaka delivers verdict on Alex Eala\u2019s incredible popularity at the Canadian Open Liam McMillen 06 Aug 2026 2:00 PM Naomi Osaka with inset of Alex Eala Naomi Osaka started her Canadian Open campaign strongly by defeating Panna Udvardy in straight sets in her opening round match. 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