Match Details
Fixture: (4) Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko
Date: January 8, 2026
Tournament: ASB Classic
Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
Category: WTA 250
Venue: ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $283,347
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports
Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko Preview
Fourth seed Alexandra Eala will lock horns with Petra Marcinko in the second round of the ASB Classic 2026 in Auckland.
Eala was up against Donna Vekic in the first round. The former didn’t waste any time in asserting herself, racing to a 3-0 lead, only for the latter the stage a quick turnaround. Vekic bagged six of the next seven games to snatch the set from her younger rival’s grasp.
Eala led by a break twice in the second set as well, and squandered her advantage on both occasions. Nevertheless, a third break of serve ultimately sealed the set in her favor. The third set was equally competitive but it was Eala who had the last laugh in the end, scoring a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback win.
Marcinko commenced her time in Auckland against Camila Osorio. After capturing the first set, Marcinko got completely outplayed in the second set. Osorio dished out a bagel to level the proceedings. The third set went down the to the wire, with Marcinko coming out on top in the tie-break for a 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2) win.
Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko Head-to-Head
This will be the first career meeting between these two, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.
Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko Odds
| Player | Moneyline | Handicap Bets | Total Games |
| Alexandra Eala | -165 | +1.5 (-425) | Over 21.5 (-115) |
| Petra Marcinko | +130 | -1.5 (+250) | Under 21.5 (-120) |
(Odds via BetMGM)
Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko Prediction
Both players survived a valiant effort from their respective first-round opponents. Vekic left it all out on the court against Eala, though the latter’s risks while returning her rival’s serve paid off in the end. Marcinko overcame a second-set stumble to finish the match on a strong note.
Eala had her breakout moment in 2025, progressing to the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament for the first time in Miami. She even scored wins over the likes of Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek. She also finished as the runner-up at the Eastbourne International.
Marcinko won four ITF titles in 2025, along with one WTA 125 title, all of which helped her to crack the top 100 of the rankings. She will be eager to continue her upward trajectory. While she’s the same age as Eala, the latter is way ahead of her in terms of career progression. The latter’s experience against the tour’s big names should help her out in dealing swiftly with Marcinko.
Pick: Alexandra Eala to win in straight sets.
Alexandra Eala vs Petra Marcinko Betting Tips
Tip 1: Alexandra Eala to win.
Tip 2: The match will have at least one tie-break.
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