Australian teen Emerson Jones to face Alex Eala in Hong Kong Open last 32
The gist
Australian tennis player Emerson Jones, 18, was set to face Alex Eala in the Hong Kong Open Round of 32 after Alycia Parks withdrew.
It would be the first WTA tour meeting between the No.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026Jones beat Taylah Preston 6-0 in the Kinoshita Group Japan Open qualifying final on hard court.
- Oct 20, 2026Jones lost to Ann Li 7-5, 0-6, 3-6 in the Japan Open third round.
- Oct 24, 2026Jones beat Hong Yi Cody Wong 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the Guangzhou Open qualifying first round.