LIVE Hong Kong Open | Alexandra Eala clinical on court as wasteful Valentova punished

Thursday, 05 November 2026 at 13:00

The round-of-16 continues at the Hong Kong Open, with the star attraction once again being Alexandra Eala, looking to confirm back-to-back quarter-finals on the WTA Tour. She will take on 19-year-old Tereza Valentova in a highly anticipated clash between two young and talented future prospects that could make a huge impact in the sport. They have played twice before, and it was the Czech who prevailed on both occasions. Eala will hope to right those wrongs in Hong Kong. Follow for live updates!

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