The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025 women’s singles Round of 32 witnessed thrilling battles, early retirements, and stunning upsets across the courts.
Victoria Mboko produced a brilliant comeback, defeating Talia Gibson 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-4 to secure her place in the next round.
Leylah Fernandez displayed consistency and precision, cruising past Wang Xiyu 6-1, 6-4 with strong baseline control and aggressive forehands throughout the match.
Belinda Bencic advanced easily after Aliaksandra Sasnovich retired, leading 6-3, 6-4 when the match was halted due to injury concerns.
Alexandra Eala impressed fans by overpowering Katie Boulter 6-4, 2-1 before the British player retired midway through the second set.
Himeno Sakatsume shocked the tournament by eliminating Sofia Kenin 6-2, 6-1, delivering clean winners and outstanding court movement throughout the match.
Local favorite Eudice Chong delighted home supporters, defeating Suzan Lamens 6-3, 6-4 with energetic rallies and confident service games on Court 1.
Anna Kalinskaya maintained her strong momentum, beating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-4 in a match full of baseline power and solid defense.
Sorana Cirstea battled through tight moments to edge past Dalma Galfi 7-5, 6-3, showing her trademark composure under pressure.
Shuai Zhang dominated the court, overpowering Veronika Erjavec 6-2, 6-2 with sharp returns and consistent hitting from both wings.
Moyuka Uchijima impressed with her resilience, defeating Emiliana Arango 7-6(3), 6-4 after surviving several long rallies and intense deuce games.
Key Takeaways
Top seeds like Bencic, Fernandez, and Mboko advanced with confidence, keeping the draw competitive and exciting for upcoming rounds.
Sakatsume’s win over Kenin stood out as the biggest upset, proving once again that rankings matter little in high-pressure matches.
Home talent Eudice Chong added excitement for Hong Kong fans, becoming a player to watch as the tournament progresses.
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