Alex Eala and Victoria Mboko faced off in the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open, with both players visibly exhausted.
Mboko managed to secure a come-from-behind victory, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Eala initially dominated the third set, leading 4-1, but Mboko made a strong recovery, tying the score at 4-4 and ultimately asserting her mastery.
Mboko, ranked 21st in the world and third in the tournament, needed two hours and 28 minutes to get the win.
Author's summary: Eala loses to Mboko in Hong Kong Open.