By MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala advanced to the Round of 16 of the Hong Kong Open after Katie Boulter of the United Kingdom retired due to injury midway through the second set, 6-4, 2-1, on Tuesday evening.
The Filipino tennis ace broke her string of early exits in recent Women’s Tennis Association tournaments but wished Boulter well after their match ended prematurely when she led the second set, 2-1.
