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Why I believe Alex Eala is at risk of an upset in the Hong Kong Open second round

Alex Eala advanced to the second round of the 2026 Hong Kong Open after a hard-fought first-round victory over Emerson Jones, prevailing in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. Though she wasn’t at her peak in that match, Eala’s resilience set the stage for a challenging second-round showdown against a rival with whom she shares a difficult head-to-head history.

With just one tournament remaining on her 2026 calendar, the Filipina star is now within striking distance of a career-high ranking, a milestone that could further elevate her profile heading into the Australian Open.

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