LIVE UPDATES: Eala opens Hong Kong campaign against lucky loser Jones

Alex Eala aims to end her WTA season with a bang as she faces world no. 133 and lucky loser Emerson Jones in the Hong Kong Tennis Open round of 32, Tuesday evening at Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Eala was originally set for a rematch against Alycia Parks, but the American player begged off due to a shoulder injury.

The 21-year-old Filipina star's best outing in the tournament was finishing at the second round last year.

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First set

Eala flaunts big returns, leads 30-15.

Jones inches closer, 40-30.

Eala claims first game after Jones' lob is out.

Eala on the verge of claiming second game, 40-30.

Eala races to 2-0 advantage.

Jones claims 30-0 lead over Eala in third game.

Eala scores up an ace, trails 15-30.

Eala makes it even at 30-30.

Eala gets the 40-30 cushion.

Eala visibly struggling with first serves.

Eala takes third game, blanks Jones at 3-0.

Eala races to a 30-0 run in fourth game.

Eala rushes to 40-15 lead, aims to break.

Eala forehand return goes long, gives Jones a chance.

Eala quickly grabs fourth game, leads 4-0.

Jones leads 30-0 in fifth game.

Jones on the verge of breaking, leads 40-0.

Eala bites back, grabs a point, 15-40.

Jones breaks for the first time, 4-1.

Eala's forehand shot goes short, 30-all, fifth game.

Jones controls momentum, grabs 40-30 lead.

Jones closes in and breaks for 4-2 tally after Eala's forehand shot goes long.

Eala serves up double fault for 15-all tie.

Eala scores a drop shot, 30-all.

Jones could not get the ball beyond the net, gives Eala 40-30 lead.

First serves claiming Eala's nerves.

Jones scores own drop shot for 40-all tie.

Jones on advantage after drop shot. A chance for her to break.

Jones on fire after claiming three straight games. Trails behind just by one, 4-3.