Alexandra Eala vs Zeynep Sonmez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Abu Dhabi Open | First Round
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Alexandra Eala meets Zeynep Sonmez in Abu Dhabi.
Ranking points: WTA 500
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Venue: Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Alexandra Eala vs Zeynep Sonmez prediction
Alexandra Eala will try to rekindle some consistency to aid her push towards the top 40.
The world number 49 started 2026 with a semi-final run in Auckland that secured a career-high, but the 20-year-old’s momentum stalled with a shock first round loss to Alycia Parks at the Australian Open before she suffered a surprise defeat in the last eight of the Manila 125.
The rising star from the Philippines will now aim for a deep push here, starting with a third career clash with Zeynep Sonmez.
Eala has beaten the Turkish hopeful twice before without dropping a set, but knows the world number 112 will be very dangerous on the back of a confidence-boosting surge to the third round in Melbourne.
This could well be closer than their other encounters and Sonmez is playing with greater consistency at present. You can’t rule out the head-to-head but there’s every chance Sonmez can take a set even if she still comes up short in terms of snaring the upset.
Alexandra Eala vs Zeynep Sonmez tip: Alexandra Eala to win
