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Find out what the betting market is predicting ahead of the Abu Dhabi R16.
After a thunderous entry at the WTA Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026, Alexandra Eala returns for pre-quarterfinal action in the Middle East. The Filipino superstar will face Belarusian veteran Aliaksandra Sasnovich for a spot in the quarterfinals. While Eala overcame the Zeynep Sonmez challenge in her last round, Sasnovich completed a three set victory over Paula Badosa. The winner of this encounter is set to battle either Ekaterina Alexandrova or Dayana Yastremska in the next stage of the competition.
After getting knocked out in Round-1 of the Australian Open, Alexandra Eala headed straight to the Philippines where she achieved a quarterfinal finish as the No. 2 seed. The 20-year-old burst onto the scene with a semifinal finish at Miami in 2025, which eventually led to her Top-50 debut. While she brings her youthful exuberance on court, Aliaksandra Sasnovich has bucketloads of experience from her two decade long career. The World No. 109 has reached two Grand Slam Round of 16s, and peaked at No. 29 in the world.
According to the tennis betting odds on BetMGM, Alexandra Eala has been predicted to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026. Their pre-match odds stand at -157 and +125 respectively. Here’s how we are betting on the Round of 16 clash between Eala and Sasnovich, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Given below are the latest odds for Alexandra Eala vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
| Market | BetMGM | FanDuel |
| Moneyline | Eala (-157), Sasnovich (+125) | Eala (-150), Sasnovich (+120) |
| Game Handicap | Eala -2.5 (-112), Sasnovich +2.5 (-118) | |
| Total Games | >21.5 (-115), <21.5 (-113) | |
| Set Betting | Eala 2-0 (+143), Sasnovich 2-0 (+250) |
Our Pick: Alexandra Eala -2.5 Games at -112
Eala had her Filipino faithful cheering her on during her Round of 32 match-up, and this match will be no different. She is the first player from her country to beat multiple Top-5 players at the same event. The 20-year-old is used to absorbing pressure and dictating play from the baseline. With Sasnovich, she will need to be careful about the 31-year-old’s unassuming pace and depth. Eala’s weak serve could prove costly if she does not cover ground well enough on the next shot.
One of the main improvements in the Alex Eala game is her redirection of the ball. Not only is the prodigious talent fearless to paint the lines, but she also manages to venomously turn defense into attack. Owing to her strong mentality, Eala saves 62% break points and converts 65% second serve return points in 2026. With Sasnovich’s curtailed movement after a couple of tight finishes, a narrow straight sets victory could be on the cards for the youngster.
There is no available head-to-head record between Alexandra Eala and Aliaksandra Sasnovich so far. The Abu Dhabi Round of 16 is set to be their first meeting on the WTA Tour. Stay tuned for further updates in this rivalry.
The WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026 can be streamed live on various platforms and channels, depending on which part of the world you are watching from. This includes Tennis Channel, WTA TV, TSN, DAZN, ESPN International, beIN Sports, Setanta Sports, Sky Sports and SuperSport.
| Date | February 4, 2026 |
| Time | |
| Tournament | Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Round of 16 |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard Court |
| Court | Stadium Court, Zayed Tennis Centre |
| TV/Streaming | Tennis Channel, WTA TV, TSN, DAZN, ESPN International, beIN Sports, Setanta Sports, Sky Sports, SuperSport |
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