Alex Eala Surpasses Naomi Osaka After Dramatic Hong Kong Open Victory

Alexandra Eala reached the semifinals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open after a hard-fought victory over Antonia Ruzic. The 21-year-old triumphed 7-6 (9-7), 7-5 in a match that lasted two hours and 33 minutes and included a rain delay.

This win propels Eala to a career-best world ranking of No. 16, allowing her to overtake Naomi Osaka in the live WTA standings. Eala had to overcome a set point during the opening tiebreak before eventually securing the win.

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