Alex Eala Sends 1-Word Message After Heartbreaking Amanda Anisimova Loss in Cincinnati Open
Tennis player Alex Eala shared a lighthearted social media post with friend Zeynep Sonmez following their respective exits from the Cincinnati Open. Both players were defeated by Amanda Anisimova, but Eala chose to focus on their friendship rather than the match results.
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Alex Eala shared a lighthearted moment with close friend Zeynep Sonmez after both players saw their Cincinnati Open runs ended by Amanda Anisimova. Eala reposted Sonmez's Instagram Story and wrote, "Matchy 🤭." Heavy
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 02: Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey plays a backhand against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the first round during day two of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Zayed Sports City on February 02, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images) Getty
MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 17: Amanda Anisimova of the United States returns a shot during a match against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines on day seven of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Getty
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