{"id":94044,"date":"2026-11-07T14:23:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T06:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/?post_type=news-detail&#038;p=94044"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T06:24:07","slug":"eala-and-sakkari-to-meet-in-the-semifinals-while-cirstea-opens-up-on-retirement","status":"publish","type":"news-detail","link":"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/hk\/news-detail\/eala-and-sakkari-to-meet-in-the-semifinals-while-cirstea-opens-up-on-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Eala and Sakkari to meet in the semifinals, while Cirstea opens up on retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s on! <strong>Alexandra Eala and Maria Sakkari<\/strong> didn\u2019t miss the chance to battle for a place in the final of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. The other spot will belong to either <strong>Claire Liu<\/strong> or the surprise of the week, <strong>Alexandra Shubladze<\/strong>. \u201cIf this was my last match, I&#8217;m in peace\u201d, said <strong>Sorana Cirstea<\/strong> after losing in the quarterfinals against the qualifier.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eala beats Ruzic and the rain to reach the semifinals in a sold-out Victoria Park Tennis Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sakkari sails through, but Cirstea gets stunned by Shubladze in what could be the last match of her career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liu into the semifinals, reassured after a \u201crocky\u201d Asian swing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Eala joins Sakkari in the semifinals<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alexandra Eala<\/strong> won another tight match at the Prudential Hong Kong Open, pushed by a packed Centre Court. On Friday, the Filipino phenom edged Croatian <strong>Antonia Ruzic<\/strong> (7-6(7), 7-5) in over 2h30 to reach the semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-47.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-47.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-47-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-47-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second seed (#17) again showed the strength of her fighting spirit to find a way through an inspired Ruzic (#81), who confirmed how she ousted Wang Xinyu in the previous round. Eala was down a break three times in the first set (4-3 on the 7th break point, 5-4 on the 5th break point, 6-5), but came back each time before leading 5-0 in the tie-break. In a kind of crazy wink from the past, she still found herself in the same situation as yesterday against Tereza Valentova: back to 7-7. She was up 6-4, and then things got worse when Ruzic had a set point at 7-6, but Eala somehow escaped by clinching the last three points. Over 1h20 of drama: the crowd loved it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so they got to get more! Despite being up 4-2 in the second set, Eala had to fight until the last point when even the weather decided to add a layer to this thriller. She was serving at 4-3, facing a break point, when rain interrupted the match. When the player came back, Eala lost that point and ended up being down 5-4. Ruzic tried all she could to force a third set, but Eala closed that door with a decisive break (6-5) before closing that match out on her third opportunity. She spent a lot of energy on this court in the past two days, but gained a lot of confidence in her ability to be clutch when it matters the most. It should be key now against Maria Sakkari for their first-ever meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>No trap for Sakkari, but top seed Cirstea falls against surprising Shubladze<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top seed is down at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, but the fourth seed is still going strong in a draw full of surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-48.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-48.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-48-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-48-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their long career, <strong>Maria Sakkari<\/strong> and <strong>Aliaksandra Sasnovich<\/strong> were only facing each other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtatennis.com\/head-to-head\/318312\/317790\">for the second time<\/a> this Friday at Victoria Park. And for the second time, it\u2019s the Greek star who prevailed (6-2, 6-3) to reach the semifinals. Sasnovich\u2019s fairytale is over in Hong Kong after coming all the way from the qualifications to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After being stopped in the quarterfinals in both Singapore (WTA 500) and Wuhan (WTA 1000), Sakkari will be at least a step further in Hong Kong, and now one win away from her first final since Athens. On Friday, she put a strong hold on that match right from the start when she converted her fourth break point (2-0, 4-1) and kept the pressure way too high for Sasnovich, closing that set out on another break at her third opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things looked like it was going to be a short battle for Sakkari when she went up 4-2 in that second set, but Sasnovich refused to back down so easily and got the break back (4-3) on her third chance. It was though said that the World No.30 was way too strong today as she clinched the last two games of that match. She will now challenge second seed Alexandra Eala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>What did Sakkari say?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was more confident going into that match. I knew exactly what I had to do. I was very clear with the tactic, and I think I executed it really well. I&#8217;m just very happy to be in another semi-final and give myself a chance tomorrow to go further in the tournament. She&#8217;s a very dangerous player. She&#8217;s always been. She&#8217;s had some very good wins in her career. I&#8217;m just very happy that early on in the match, I managed to find the right way to play against her and execute the strategy really well. (&#8230;) It&#8217;s already been more than I expected because everybody is tired and everybody wants to have a break. But finishing the year strong gives you a lot of confidence going into the new season and also having a good off-season and pre-season. It&#8217;s important. So I&#8217;m just very happy that I managed to win these three matches and play a big match tomorrow. I&#8217;m just going to focus on myself and see what I can do best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-49.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-49.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-49-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-49-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One qualifier down, but the other one is still thriving. In a massive upset, <strong>Alexandra Shubladze<\/strong> ousted top seed <strong>Sorana Cirstea<\/strong> in straight sets (6-2, 6-3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 21-year-old qualifier (#136) keeps stunning the field at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. After defeating seventh seed Liudmila Samsonova, Shubladze took out another seed in that draw by dominating Sorana Cirstea (#15), who might have played the last match of her career this Friday in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a very powerful forehand, a great depth of shot and an ability to stay in the rallies as long as needed to find an opening, she proved too much for what the Romanian had left in the tank today. Cirstea left a lot of energy on the court this week and may have paid the price for it against Shubladze, who keeps swinging freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"863\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-50.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-50.jpeg 863w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-50-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-50-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cirstea was down 4-0 in that first set, but it wasn\u2019t automatically worrying for her as she was trailing also in her past couple of matches before finding her way back. Well, not this time. Shubladze saved a break point to stay ahead (5-1) and took the set on her serve at her fourth set point after Cirstea saved three in a row and also had a break point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shubladze kept going in the second set, taking an early lead (3-1), but that\u2019s when things seemed to turn around as Cirstea clawed her way back (3-3). It wouldn\u2019t last long, as her young opponent clinched the last three games of that match, not looking impressed by the occasion at all. Winner of the WTA 125 of Jingshan, she really has found her footing in Asia this year and could soon be a new face to put on the top players\u2019 radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>What did Shubladze say?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI didn&#8217;t think about [the chance to beat a top-20 player] before my match. I&#8217;m just trying to enjoy playing tennis, and that&#8217;s all. I just live in the present. Tomorrow is going to be tough, but I will try to do my best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>What did Cirstea say?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll credit to her; she really played very, very well. Unfortunately, I wasn&#8217;t able today to find solutions; I wasn&#8217;t able to play deep enough to hurt her, and the game was not really there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, I was a little bit sad because I thought I could have played much better, and I really love Hong Kong. I love the tournament, so I wish I could have stayed here longer. But at the same time, if this was my last match, I&#8217;m in peace. I had nine very good months this year; unfortunately, the last two were not very good. It&#8217;s tennis, it happens, but still it was an amazing year, and I&#8217;m gonna stay with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m very proud of the longevity of my career; I never thought I would play so long. It was a wonderful year, and if I have to finish tennis like this, I&#8217;m very grateful for everything. It was a very good season up until the US Open, and then I had a calf injury that pushed me to the side. I was out for five weeks, and then when I came back, we didn&#8217;t really find the level anymore. But again, it&#8217;s sport, and I try to stay with the positive nine months that I&#8217;ve had, with the fact that I finished top 15, and just be grateful for everything because it&#8217;s been an amazing year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I never expected to be in the top 20, and then, of course, by the US Open, I started to have doubts about the retirement. But with the way things finished here in Asia, I think the decision is quite clear. (&#8230;) I&#8217;ll need to take a bit of time off and decide, but probably this was my last tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-51.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-51.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-51-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-51-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shubladze will now face <strong>Claire Liu<\/strong> for a spot in the final. The US player (#102) confirmed her win over eighth seed Katie Boulter by defeating <strong>Zeynep Sonmez<\/strong> (#67) in straight sets (6-1, 6-4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She dictated the fate of that match nearly from the first to the last point, despite Sonmez getting the first couple of break points (1-1) and fighting hard in the second set, saving four double break points at 2-4 and making sure Liu would have to serve for it at 5-4. It didn\u2019t change a thing as Liu closed it out on her second match point for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtatennis.com\/head-to-head\/323966\/326907\">her second win in as many meetings<\/a> with Sonmez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>What did Claire Liu say?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was ahead score-wise, but every game was pretty close. I had to save some break points, so I&#8217;m just glad I got some of the important points. It was a really tough match. I feel like we had a lot of really long rallies. I served well, and that helped me get ahead. (&#8230;) My Asian swing has been a little bit rocky. I feel like I couldn&#8217;t find consistent good tennis, so I&#8217;m glad it&#8217;s happening now, in the last week of the year. I&#8217;m just really happy to still be in the tournament and to keep getting more matches. (&#8230;) My career so far\u2026 There&#8217;s been a lot of ups and downs, so hopefully for the next few years, I can just keep getting some momentum and keep getting better. (&#8230;) The biggest thing is to make sure you feed the things that you enjoy about tennis. It took me a long time to actually figure out what I really enjoyed about competing and traveling and the life on tour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOUBLES: <\/strong>Australians<strong> Talia Gibson and Maddison Inglis<\/strong> qualified for the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">final on Friday after defeating (6-4, 6-2) the fourth seeds, Jesika Maleckova and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miriam Skoch. They will now face the second seeds, <strong>Hao- Ching Chan and Miyu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kato, <\/strong>who got the last word against Makoto Ninomiya and Zhang Ying (1-6, 6-3, 10-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7), <strong>or the pair of Hong Yi Cody Wong and Jiang Xinyu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>YOU HAVE TO SEE THAT!<\/u><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venus Williams isn\u2019t done with Hong Kong. The tennis legend went on a boat trip with her family on Friday and got to discover Lamma Island and some delicious seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52.jpeg 455w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-52-214x300.jpeg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53.jpeg 426w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-53-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>COME BACKSTAGE!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite losing a tough one on Thursday, Chinese star Wang Xinyu took time for the fans at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Friday. She gave a signing session on-site, making the day of so many fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54.jpeg 676w, https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-54-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>NOW, WHAT?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s semifinals time in Hong Kong with a blockbuster between Alexandra Eala and Maria Sakkari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almatyopen.kz\/en\/schedule\/\">SINGLES DRAW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almatyopen.kz\/en\/schedule\/\">QUALIFICATIONS DRAW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almatyopen.kz\/en\/schedule\/\">DOUBLES DRAW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atptour.com\/en\/scores\/current\/almaty\/9410\/daily-schedule\">ORDER OF PLAY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almatyopen.kz\/en\/\">EVERYTHING you need to know about the tournament<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>JOIN THE FUN!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us on social media (accounts linked below) so you don\u2019t miss a thing of the action on and off the court!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94061\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hktennisopen.hk\/en\/\"><strong>Official website<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hk_tennisopen\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hktennisopen\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hktennisopen\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-94044","news-detail","type-news-detail","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Eala and Sakkari to meet in the semifinals, while Cirstea opens up on retirement - \u4e2d\u570b\u9999\u6e2f\u7db2\u7403\u7e3d\u6703<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennishk.org\/hk\/news-detail\/eala-and-sakkari-to-meet-in-the-semifinals-while-cirstea-opens-up-on-retirement\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"zh_HK\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eala and Sakkari to meet in the semifinals, while Cirstea opens up on retirement - \u4e2d\u570b\u9999\u6e2f\u7db2\u7403\u7e3d\u6703\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It\u2019s on! 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