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Alex Eala defeated fourth seed Maria Sakkari in three sets to reach the Hong Kong Open final, where she will meet Claire Liu in a match that could cement her place in the WTA's top 15.
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Filipino sensation Alex Eala has booked her spot in the Hong Kong Open final after a gruelling 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fourth seed Maria Sakkari at Victoria Park Centre Court.
The 21-year-old seized the initiative early, breaking Sakkari's serve in the opening set and refusing to let go, edging it 7-5. The Greek veteran hit back in the second, capitalising on a string of rain delays to level the contest at 6-3.
But Eala proved she had the composure to match her talent. She broke early in the decider and, despite a spirited late surge from Sakkari, held firm to seal the third set 6-4 and complete the upset.
Eala will now face American Claire Liu in the championship match after Liu dispatched Alexandra Shubadlze in her own semi-final. It promises to be a compelling encounter between two rising talents hungry for silverware.
Perhaps more significant than the result itself is what it means for Eala's standing in the sport. Her run in Hong Kong is projected to lift her to 15th in the WTA Rankings - a career-best mark and a clear signal that she belongs among the elite.
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