Published: 10:02, November 9, 2026
Claire Liu clinches first WTA Tour title in HK
By Wang Zhan in Hong Kong
Claire Liu competes in the women's singles final at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium on Nov 8, 2026. (DJ CLARK/CHINA DAILY)

In the women's singles final at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, held Sunday at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, unseeded American Claire Liu claimed her first WTA Tour title. Liu delivered a commanding performance, defeating second-seeded Filipina Alexandra Eala with a decisive 6–3, 6–0 victory. The straight-sets win marked a memorable week for Liu as she lifted the winner's trophy in Hong Kong.

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China Daily's DJ Clark took the photos on Sunday. 

Secretary for Culture Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui presents the trophy to Claire Liu after the women's singles final at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium on Nov 8, 2026. (DJ CLARK/CHINA DAILY)
Filipina Alexandra Eala competes in the women's singles final at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium on Nov 8, 2026. (DJ CLARK/CHINA DAILY)