Alex Eala says if she has any regrets from her 2026 season ahead of her last tournament of the year

Alex Eala, the second seed at the Hong Kong Open, will play her final tournament of the 2026 season. The 21-year-old Filipina has made remarkable strides this year, rising from a world number 51 to currently holding the 20th position. Eala's journey this year has been marked by numerous milestones, including her first WTA title at the Washington Open and a fourth-round appearance at Wimbledon.

Despite a recent slump in results following the US Open, Eala remains appreciative of her journey and has no regrets about her 2026 season. In her pre-tournament press conference, Eala admitted that she has surpassed her own expectations, acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining her position and the high demands of the sport.

She expressed her pride in her performance throughout the year and her happiness coming into the last tournament with no regrets. Eala will face Alycia Parks in their third head-to-head encounter of the year at the Hong Kong Open, a match that will serve as her first-round opponent.