Alex Eala defies last-minute switch to launch Hong Kong Open title bid

Alex Eala threw off the shock of a last-minute change of opponent to launch her Hong Kong Open title bid with a straight-sets win on Tuesday. The Filipino trailblazer, now at a career-high of 17 in the world, beat Australia’s Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-3. Eala faces Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic in the last 16. READ: Alex Eala holds off lucky loser Emerson Jones at Hong Kong Open The 21-year-old Eala, who this year became the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour title, was scheduled to play Alycia Parks in her opening match. But the American pulled out at […]...Keep on reading: Alex Eala defies last-minute switch to launch Hong Kong Open title bid

Nov 4, 2026 - 12:30
Alex Eala defies last-minute switch to launch Hong Kong Open title bid
Alex Eala threw off the shock of a last-minute change of opponent to launch her Hong Kong Open title bid with a straight-sets win on Tuesday. The Filipino trailblazer, now at a career-high of 17 in the world, beat Australia’s Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-3. Eala faces Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic in the last 16. READ: Alex Eala holds off lucky loser Emerson Jones at Hong Kong Open The 21-year-old Eala, who this year became the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour title, was scheduled to play Alycia Parks in her opening match. But the American pulled out at […]...

Keep on reading: Alex Eala defies last-minute switch to launch Hong Kong Open title bid

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