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Eala Survives Scare, Reaches Hong Kong Open Semis
7 Nov
Summary
- Alex Eala advanced to the Hong Kong Open semifinals.
- She defeated Antonia Ruzic in a challenging match.
- Eala won the match in straight sets, 7-6, 7-5.
Alex Eala has advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open, defeating Croatia's Antonia Ruzic in a compelling quarterfinal match. The Filipina tennis player secured a victory with a final score of 7-6(7), 7-5.
The first set was a closely contested affair, marked by multiple breaks of serve from both players. Eala eventually clinched the tiebreak with a score of 9-7 after a demanding exchange.
In the second set, the pattern of trading holds and breaks continued. Despite a brief rain delay and Ruzic mounting a comeback, Eala demonstrated composure, winning the final three games to secure the match.
Eala's next opponent in the semifinals will be fourth seed Maria Sakkari. The match took place on Friday evening at Victoria Park Centre Court.
