# Alexandra Eala's Season Ends With Shock Loss

> Alexandra Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to ranked 102 Liu.
- Title: Alexandra Eala's Season Ends With Shock Loss · Ubitennis
- Summary: Alexandra Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to ranked 102 Liu. Alexandra Eala lost to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final, ending her season ranked 15th.
- Keywords: alexandra eala, claire liu, hong kong open, wta, world no 102, season end, Ubitennis
- Source: Ubitennis — https://ubitennis.net/2026/11/alexandra-ealas-season-ends-with-shock-loss-to-world-no-102-liu-in-hong-kong-final
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- Topics: alexandra eala, claire liu, hong kong open, wta, world no 102, season end, sports
## Eala loses Hong Kong final
Alexandra Eala suffered a straight-sets loss to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final.

> Yeah, I had a bit of pain in my knee for a short period of time there
## Liu ranked 102
Claire Liu, ranked 102nd in the world, defeated top seed Eala 6-3, 6-0.
## Eala's knee issue
Eala called for medical timeout during first set after knee pain.

> And I just strapped up my leg, and it got a little better. Less pain
## Eala's season end
Eala ends season ranked 15th after winning first WTA event and reaching Wimbledon fourth round.

> This season has just … it’s changed my life. It’s changed my life for the better
## Liu's breakthrough
Liu, a former junior world No. 1, reaches third round of major for first time this year.

> I really did not feel good … but I realised I needed to let go of the pressure
## Eala's next steps
Eala plans to spend time with family away from tennis after season ends.

> I’m going to spend time with my family, just lie low and disappear for a little bit
## Key takeaway

Alexandra Eala lost to Claire Liu in Hong Kong Open final, ending her season ranked 15th.