How Alex Eala can enjoy long and prosperous WTA career as injury expert reveals clear plan

An injury expert has shed light on a key change the WTA must make after Alex Eala suffered an injury during her Hong Kong Open final defeat to Claire Liu. While trailing 4-3 in the first set, Eala called for a medical timeout to have her right knee and thigh examined and strapped. The 21-year-old was in visible pain but bravely played on before dropping nine consecutive games to lose the match. Although the Filipina confirmed the injury wasn't serious in the post-match press conference at the W

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