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Alexandra Eala vs Antonia Ruzic - Preview & Prediction - 2026 WTA Hong Kong Open QF
Alexandra Eala vs Antonia Ruzic — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Eala is two wins from ending her season with a trophy.
Alex Eala finally broke through. The No. 2 seed had NEVER beaten Tereza Valentova in two previous attempts — and she got it done 6-3, 7-6(7) in the second round, saving NINE OF THE 12 BREAK POINTS she faced. It's her SEVENTH TOUR-LEVEL QUARTERFINAL of the season and her second in a row after Tokyo, and it comes after an opening win over Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-3.
The context for the season…
The skinny
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