Alexandra Eala headlines Hong Kong Tennis Open lineup
World No 18 Alexandra Eala from the Philippines – who clinched her maiden WTA Tour title at the Washington Open – is set to headline a 32-player singles draw at the upcoming Hong Kong Tennis Open. The WTA 250 tournament, which boasts a total prize purse of more than US$280,000, will run from October 31 to November 8 at Victoria Park. At a press conference, the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association…
The Hong Kong Tennis Open is set to feature a captivating lineup of 32 players, with Alexandra Eala of the Philippines taking center stage as the headline act. Eala, currently ranked World No 18, recently claimed her first WTA Tour title at the Washington Open. The WTA 250 tournament will take place from October 31 to November 8 at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, boasting a substantial prize fund exceeding US$280,000.
During a press conference, the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association announced that other notable participants include China's top-ranked player Wang Xinyu, former world No 2 Paula Badosa from Spain, and Russia's world No 13 Diana Shnaider. Local favorite Eudice Chong, who made history by becoming the first player from Hong Kong to win a WTA Tour doubles title at the Morocco Open in May, will also participate in the doubles draw.
Additionally, local rising talents Adithya Karunaratne and Yandy Shek have been given wildcards for the singles event. Ticket sales will commence on September 28 via the online platform Ticketflap, with prices varying from HK$180 to HK$1,070. Full-time students, seniors aged 60 or older, and young people aged 18 or under are eligible for a 50-percent discount on Category 2 tickets.
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