Filipina tennis star Alex Eala secured a spot in the semifinals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 after defeating Croatian opponent Antonia Ruzic in a hard-fought quarterfinal match.
Eala clinched the victory in straight sets, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, in a match held on Friday, November 6.
The opening set went down to a tiebreak after both players battled to a 6-6 deadlock, with Eala eventually taking control to claim the first set.
The second set proved equally competitive as Eala recovered from a 4-5 deficit to win the final two games and seal the match.
Despite a rain delay, the Filipina remained composed and delivered when it mattered most.
Eala will next face Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari in the semifinals, with a place in the championship match at stake.
(Photo Courtesy: AFP)
