Alex Eala sweeps past close pal Zeynep Sonmez at Abu Dhabi Open

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala got her Abu Dhabi Open campaign going in sweeping fashion, turning back Zeynep Sonmez of Turkiye, 6-4, 6-3, on Tuesday (Manila time) at International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City. Eala broke a 3-3 tie in the opening set, cruising to set point, 5-3, before Sonmez cut the deficit to