WTA250 Hong Kong Open ends with American player Liu Jingwen defeating Filipino player Ayala to win the women's singles championship
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- On November 8, the WTA250 Hong Kong Open ended in Victoria Park.
- American player Liu Jingwen defeated Filipino player Ayala 2:0 to win the women's singles championship.
- This was her first WTA250 singles championship.
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Why It Matters
The WTA250 Hong Kong Open is held at Victoria Park, covering singles and doubles events.
China News Service, Hong Kong, November 8 (Reporter Zhang Yuqia) The women's singles final of the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) 250 Hong Kong Open was held at the Victoria Park Tennis Court in Hong Kong on the 8th. American player Claire Liu defeated Filipino player Alexandra Eala 2:0 and won the championship.
The women's singles final was evenly matched at the beginning. Both sides broke serve once in the first 6 games, and the score was tied at 3:3 in the first set. After that, Liu Jingwen won 9 consecutive games and won the championship in straight sets 6:3, 6:0.
In this tournament, Liu Jingwen did not lose a set, reaching the final with 2:0 and winning the championship. This is also the first time she has won the singles crown in a WTA 250 and above level event.
In an interview with the media after the game, Liu Jingwen said that the reflection after losing the past games has accumulated experience for her to win this championship. She has gradually learned to let go of the pressure and expectations placed on herself. The most important preparation for this time is to return the focus to her own performance.
Talking about this trip to Hong Kong, Liu Jingwen told the China News Service reporter that the participating experience was very pleasant. "I like this city very much. Usually I want to go home immediately after playing, but I am willing to stay in Hong Kong for a few more days." She said that she hopes to come to Hong Kong to compete again in the future.
On November 8, the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) 250 Hong Kong Open held the women's singles finals at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. Claire Liu of the United States defeated Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 2-0 to win the women's singles championship. The picture shows Liu Jingwen kissing the women's singles championship trophy. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Zhihua
After this competition, Eyala's world ranking will rise to a career high. She had tears in her eyes during the post-game interview. Talking about the growth this season, Eyala said that she never thought that she would be able to reach the heights she is today. "This season has changed my life and made everything better." Eyala said that there is still a long way to go, but she is full of expectations for the future.
On November 8, the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) 250 Hong Kong Open held the women's doubles final at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. Chinese Taipei player Zhan Haoqing and Japanese player Kato Miyuki defeated the Australian pair Talia Gibson/Maddison Inglis 2:0 to win the women's doubles championship. The picture shows Zhan Haoqing (left) and Kato Weiwei celebrating during the game. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Zhihua
In the women's doubles final held that day, Chinese Taipei player Zhan Haoqing partnered with Japan's Kato Miyuki to defeat the Australian pair of Talia Gibson and Maddison Inglis 2-0 to win the women's doubles championship.
