Overview
- Victoria Mboko advanced when Anna Kalinskaya retired while trailing 6-1, 3-1 following two medical checks during the quarterfinal.
- Leylah Fernandez defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-4 to book the first career meeting with compatriot Mboko in the semifinals.
- Mboko’s Hong Kong run guarantees a new WTA career high of No. 18 next week and locks her in as Canada’s year-end No. 1.
- The Canadian had earlier rallied past Alexandra Eala 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, winning five straight games from 1-4 down in the third set.
- In the abbreviated quarterfinal, Mboko fired nine aces, faced no breaks, and won 61.8% of total points before Kalinskaya stopped.