Alex Eala tears up after Hong Kong Open final defeat to Claire Liu
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Alex Eala lost to Claire Liu in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Despite a tied score of 3-3 in the first set, Liu dominated the match, winning seven consecutive games and securing the title. Eala expressed gratitude towards her team and supporters during her emotional runners-up speech, which highlighted her commitment and hard work throughout the season. Though the loss was disappointing, Eala is set to achieve a career-high ranking of world number 15, ensuring she will be a top 16 seed at the upcoming Australian Open.
- •Alex Eala lost to Claire Liu in the Hong Kong Open final.
- •The match featured a 3-3 tie before Liu's run of seven games.
- •Eala achieved a career-high ranking of world number 15.
- •Liu will rise to world number 69 following her victory.
- •Eala thanked her supporters and team during an emotional speech.
- 10:32 AMESPN Tennis — Alex Eala falls short of second WTA title, loses to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — American Claire Liu beats Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Tennis Open
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Every word Alex Eala said as she breaks down in tears during her runners-up speech after losing Hong Kong final
"HONG KONG (AP) — American Claire Liu defeated Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday.The 26-year-old Liu, playing her second final after Rabat, Morocco in 2022, needed just 1 hour, 33 minutes to wrap up her first WTA title without losing a set over her five matches.
"Alexandra Eala’s dreams of winning the Hong Kong Open were left in tatters following defeat to Claire Liu on Sunday. The Filipina star had advanced...
"Alexandra Eala's bid for a second WTA title ended in disappointment as Claire Liu swept to a 6-3, 6-0 victory in the Hong Kong Open final.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisNov 8, 2026, 10:32 AMAlex Eala falls short of second WTA title, loses to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final
Alexandra Eala's bid for a second WTA title ended in disappointment as Claire Liu swept to a 6-3, 6-0 victory in the Hong Kong Open final.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 10:30 AMAmerican Claire Liu beats Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Tennis Open
HONG KONG (AP) — American Claire Liu defeated Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday.The 26-year-old Liu, playing her second final after Rabat, Morocco in 2022, needed just 1 hour, 33 minutes to wrap up her first WTA title without losing a set over her five matches.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 10:14 AMEvery word Alex Eala said as she breaks down in tears during her runners-up speech after losing Hong Kong final
Alexandra Eala’s dreams of winning the Hong Kong Open were left in tatters following defeat to Claire Liu on Sunday. The Filipina star had advanced...
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