Leylah Fernandez, Alexandra Eala Forge Bond at Hong Kong Players’ Party
Leylah Fernandez and Alexandra Eala recently strengthened their connection at the players’ party during the 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open. Both athletes are set to compete in this WTA 250 hard court tournament scheduled from October 27 to November 2, 2025, at Victoria Park, Hong Kong.
Leylah Fernandez and Alexandra Eala: Shared Heritage and Bonding Moments
Leylah Fernandez, born in Montreal, Canada, has Ecuadorian roots from her father and Filipino heritage from her mother, Irene. Similarly, Alexandra Eala shares Filipino heritage. Their recent gathering highlights the camaraderie among players, promoting a sense of community within the sport.
2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open Overview
The upcoming tournament features various exciting matches. Fernandez will participate exclusively in the singles event, while Eala will compete in both singles and doubles. She has partnered with Chan Hao-ching for the doubles competition, facing off against Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round.
Previous Matches Leading Up to the Tournament
- Leylah Fernandez: Competed in the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
- Defeated Maria Sakkari 7-6(5), 6-4 in the first round.
- Lost to second seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
- Alexandra Eala: Played at the 2025 Guangzhou Open.
- Seeded fourth but lost to Claire Liu in the first round with a score of 6-2, 4-6, 4-6.
First Round Matchups
Fernandez is seeded second at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. She will start her campaign against Wang Xiyu, who received a wildcard entry. Their previous encounter was at the 2024 French Open, where Fernandez emerged victorious.
Eala will face Katie Boulter in her first match. Boulter competed in the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open and previously won two qualifying matches before making it to the main draw, where she faced Eva Lys.
Upcoming Match Expectations
The winners of these first-round matches will have the opportunity to advance. Fernandez will potentially face either Eva Lys or qualifier Kristiana Sidorova in the second round. Meanwhile, Eala could compete against either third seed Victoria Mboko or Talia Gibson if she defeats Boulter.
As both players gear up for the competition, their friendship and shared heritage provide an inspiring backdrop to their journey at the 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open.
