'2026 changed my life': Alex Eala ends fairytale season at career-high No 15 in the world
Alex Eala is set for a rankings boost after her run to the final of the Hong Kong Open capped what she described as a “fairy tale" season. Eala, 21, struggled with a knee injury during her 6-3, 6-0 defeat to Claire Liu on Sunday, as she fell short in her bid to finish off her breakthrough 2026 with another title. The disappointment did not linger, though, wi