Alex Eala and Victoria Mboko clashed in the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open, with both players visibly exhausted.
Mboko secured a come-from-behind victory, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a grueling 2-hour and 28-minute match.
Eala initially dominated the third set, leading 4-1, but Mboko staged a remarkable comeback, tying the score at 4-4 and ultimately emerging victorious.
Mboko, ranked 21st in the world and third in the tournament, asserted her mastery to claim the win.
Author's summary: Eala falls to Mboko in Hong Kong Open.