Alex Eala moves within reach of second WTA crown

Nov 8, 2026

HONG KONG—Alex Eala advanced to the Hong Kong Tennis Open final on Saturday after overcoming former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari of Greece in the semifinals, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, extending the Filipino’s impressive run in her final tournament of the season. The 21-year-old Eala, seeded second and ranked No. 17 in the world, overcame several

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