Alex Eala makes more history at Naomi Osaka’s expense after ‘rollercoaster’ Hong Kong win

Alex Eala reached a new career-high ranking after battling past Antonia Ruzic in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open on Friday. Heading into this encounter, Eala sat 17th in the world but a win over the world No 76 at the WTA 250 event would see her overtake the 16th-ranked Naomi Osaka . As has often been the case this week, though, that was no easy task for the left-hander .