WTA Tour
Alex Eala advances via walkover as Boulter retires injured
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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala secured a second-round spot in the WTA Hong Kong Open after British player Katie Boulter retired due to injury. The match ended 6-4, 2-1 in Eala's favor after a competitive first set. This marks Eala's first first-round win in her Asia tour this season, breaking a streak of three straight exits.