LIVE UPDATES: Eala eyes QF seat, first win vs Valentova in HK Open

Alex Eala eyes two things in her Hong Kong Tennis Open round of 16 match against Tereza Valentova: her first win against the Czech player and a seat in the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 event.

The Filipina enters the court winless against Valentova, who dominated her in 2026 Qatar Open (7-6, 6-1) and 2025 Japan Open (6-1, 6-2).

The winner is set for a quarterfinal match against world no. 81 Antonia Ruzic.

The match is scheduled on Thursday, 5 November at 6:30 p.m. (Philippine time).

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Set 1

Eala serves first.

Valentova up for a blast, 15-0.

Eala early ace, 15-all.

Valentova attacks, 30-15.

Valentova finds a spot, 40-15.

Valentova backhand goes wide, 40-30.

Valentova out, deuce.

Eala on advantage.

Eala gets first game, 1-0.

Valentova goes wide, 15-all.

Valentova backhand finds a spot, 30-15.

Eala's backhand return does the magic, 30-all.

Valentova overhead goes straight to the net, Eala on break point.

Valentova netball gives Eala second game, 2-0.

Valentova return goes long, 15-0, Eala.

Eala double fault, 15-all.

Eala struggles on first serves.

Eala netball, Valentova breaks.

Valentova's return goes straight to the net, 30-40.

Eala backhand on the line, deuce.

Valentova goes wide again, Eala on advantage.

Valentova netball, Eala on a roll, 3-0.

Valentova ace, 40-0.

Eala fights back with the fan-favorite "Returneala" 40-15.

Valentova gets fourth game, 3-1.

Valentova goes wide, 15-0.

Eala scores her second ace of the match, 30-0.

Eala ends long rally, leads 4-1.

Eala's forehand return goes long, 15-all.

Eala netball, 40-15 for Valentova.

Valentova ends rally, now trails 4-2 behind Eala.

Valentova inches closer, chases Eala by a heartbeat, 4-3.