Hong Kong blow for Alexandra Eala as American Claire Liu ends title wait

South China Morning Post - Nov 8, 2026

Claire Liu delivered an inspired performance to disappoint Alexandra Eala’s army of supporters, beating the Filipino in straight sets on Sunday to claim the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open title. After breaking Liu to lead 2-1 in the opening set, Eala dropped 11 of the next 12 games to lose 6-3, 6-0 in one hour and 33 minutes. The opening game of the second set proved pivotal, Eala aiming a forehand into the net to drop serve following a run of 11 deuces. Liu won four straight points from 0-30...

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