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

AAlex 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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Second set

Eala rushes to a quick 40-0 advantage.

Eala's backhand shot goes long, 15-40.

Eala gives Jones another point with an error, 30-40.

Eala leads 1-0 in second set.

Eala finds a spot for 30-all tie.

Jones finds a spot on the line for 40-30 lead.

Jones evens the second set at 1-all.

Eala eyes revenge, leads 30-15.

Eala serves up an ace recorded at 174 km/h for a 40-30 lead.

Eala leads 2-1 advantage.

Jones serves. Eala on break point now.

Jones' shot goes straight to the net, Eala leads 3-1.

Eala finds a spot on the line, 15-0.

Eala plays smart for a 30-0 lead.

Eala zooms in to a 4-1 cushion.

Jones' ace sends the game to a 30-all tie.

Eala trails hard, makes it even at 40-0.

Eala on advantage now.

Jones' double fault gives Eala 5-1 lead.

Eala struggles from the service line as Jones leads 40-0.

Eala saves break point, trails 40-15.

Jones wins another game, trails 5-2.

Jones stays alive, as Eala leads 5-3.

Eala serves for the match, grabs a quick 30-0 lead.

Eala's shot goes out, Jones trails 30-15.

Eala's serve does the talking now. Serving for the match at 40-15.

Eala advances to the round of 16.

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.

Long rally ends after Jones sends the ball outside, Eala leads 15-0.

Eala finds the line, 30-0.

Eala on the verge of breaking, 40-15.

Jones' double fault gives Eala 5-3 lead.

Eala serves up for the set.

Jones grabs 30-0 lead over Eala.

Jones' backhand hit goes long, Eala trails 15-30.

Eala's shot goes long, Jones gets a chance to break, 40-15.

Eala stays alive, 30-40.

Eala's return goes long, Jones trails behind, 5-4.

Jones serves up double fault, 15-0 for Eala.

Eala's return goes short, 15-all.

Jones serves up big one, 30-15 for the Australian.

Jones leaning up big time on her forehand for 40-15 lead over Eala.

Jones scores another double fault for 40-all tie.

Eala now on set point.

Jones' backhand could not get past net. Eala leads match at 6-4.