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

Alex Eala Faces Familiar Rival in Hong Kong Open After Last-Minute Opponent Change

Alex Eala advances in Hong Kong after a late opponent change. See her next rival, match date and difficult head-to-head history.

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

Second seed Alex Eala reached the last 16 in 83 minutes after a late opponent switch, while top seed Sorana Cirstea survived a three-set scare in Hong Kong.

Alexandra Eala ‘super happy’ to be back, aims to finish on high at Hong Kong Open

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala said there were few better places to wrap up a tennis season after battling past Emerson Jones at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Tuesday. Playing in Hong Kong for the second time, after her debut last year, Eala also said she was “super happy” to come back and start her quest to end the season on a high with a win. The Filipino was set to renew her rivalry with American Alycia Parks in the first roun…

World No. 17 Alex Eala downs Emerson Jones to start Hong Kong Open bid

A day after climbing to a career-high world No. 17 ranking, Alex Eala holds off replacement foe Emerson Jones of Australia to kick off her Hong Kong Open campaign

Eala brushes aside late replacement Jones to reach Hong Kong Open last 16

Despite a late change in opponent, Alex Eala was still able to comfortably breeze through her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.

Eala disposes of last-minute replacement Jones to start of Hong Open bid

Facing off against a late replacement? No problem.