Alexandra Eala showcased remarkable composure and aggressive shot-making as she launched her Abu Dhabi tournament journey with a convincing victory over Turkey’s Julia Sonmez. The Filipino rising star controlled the pace from the baseline, using a mix of powerful groundstrokes and precise net play to dismantle her opponent’s defenses. Eala’s resilience was evident in crucial moments, particularly in the second set where she saved multiple break points to seal the match in straight sets.

The match statistics highlight Eala’s dominance in key areas:

  • Aces: 5
  • First Serve Percentage: 68%
  • Winners to Unforced Errors Ratio: 23:11
  • Break Points Converted: 4 out of 7
Player Aces First Serve % Winners Unforced Errors
Alexandra Eala 5 68% 23 11
Julia Sonmez 2 54% 15 19

With this strong start, Eala advances confidently into the tournament’s next phase, where she will face stiffer competition. Her early match performance not only boosts her ranking points but also underscores her potential to make a deep run in Abu Dhabi this season.