Alex Eala and Claire Liu’s ranking points and prize money after Hong Kong Open final
Alex Eala suffered a shock one-sided defeat to Claire Liu in the final at the 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open, but how many ranking points and how much prize money did the pair collect?
World No 17 Eala was upset 6-3, 6-0 by 102nd-ranked Liu in the championship match at the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Eala played down concerns over a right knee injury following her opening round win over Emerson Jones in Hong Kong, but she appeared to be hampered physically during the final.
The Filipina star took a medical timeout for her right knee — which was heavily taped — when trailing 3-4 in the first set against Liu.
Having broken to take an early 2-1 lead, Eala lost the last nine games of the match from 3-3 in the first set.
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The 21-year-old was broken in five of her seven service games as she landed just 48% of her first serves, won 56% of points on her first serve and 41% behind her second delivery.
Eala lost serve in a marathon 27-point opening game in the second set after fighting off four break points.
Liu held in seven of her eight service games, having made 88% of first serves, won 63% of her first serve points and 50% of her second serve points.
Eala was playing her third WTA final, and she was aiming to secure her second title, having captured her maiden tour-level trophy at the Washington Open in August.
Liu’s dominant triumph saw her claim her first-ever title on the WTA Tour. The 26-year-old American did not drop a single set during an impressive title run that also featured wins over Alexandra Shubladze, Zeynep Sonmez, Katie Boulter and Tatiana Prozorova.
Alex Eala and Claire Liu’s Hong Kong Open ranking points
Liu has collected the maximum 250 ranking points for winning the title in Hong Kong, while Eala has earned 163 points for her runner-up result.
Hong Kong Open WTA ranking points breakdown
First round: 1
Second round: 30
Quarter-finalists: 54
Semi-finalists: 98
Finalist: 163
Champion: 250
Alex Eala and Claire Liu’s Hong Kong Open prize money
Liu has secured $37,390 in prize money for her victory, while Eala has claimed $22,125 for her run to the final.
Hong Kong Open WTA prize money breakdown
First round: $3,205
Second round: $4,600
Quarter-finalists: $7,025
Semi-finalists: $12,331
Finalist: $22,125
Champion: $37,390