Alex Eala Exits Hong Kong Open
Alex Eala and Victoria Mboko faced off in the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open, both showing signs of fatigue.
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 took control of the third set, leading 4-1, but Mboko made a strong recovery, tying the score at 4-4 and ultimately asserting her dominance.
Mboko, ranked 21st in the world and third in the tournament, dug deep to overcome the deficit.
The loss marked Eala's exit from the Hong Kong Open.
Author's summary: Eala loses to Mboko in Hong Kong Open.