ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Sofia Kenin opened her season on Thursday (Friday in Manila) by beating Yang Zhaoxuan 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open.

The American hit 11 aces against Yang to set up a second-round match against Kirsten Flipkens.

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