Alex Eala Exits Hong Kong Open
Alex Eala and Victoria Mboko faced off in the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open, with both players visibly exhausted.
Mboko managed to secure a come-from-behind victory, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Eala initially led 4-1 in the third set but was unable to hold on after Mboko tied the score at 4-4, ultimately asserting her dominance.
Mboko, ranked 21st in the world and third in the tournament, dug deep to overcome the deficit.
Author's summary: Eala loses to Mboko in Hong Kong Open.