Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez — Round of 16, Japan Open 2026

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Japan Open 2026

WTA 250HardOsaka, Japan

Rounds
  1. R32
  2. R16
  3. QF
  4. Semifinal
  5. Final · Sun

🇺🇸ranked WTA number 31 going into this draw

Ann Li seeded 1

set by the draw, not yet scheduled

🇹🇷ranked WTA number 59 going into this draw

Zeynep Sonmez

What this match is worth

On the line

Winner +54Loser +30

Ranking after

  • LiWin No. 32 or better · Lose No. 32
  • SonmezWin No. 63 or better · Lose No. 63

Where to watch

Head to head

2-0Sonmez

What stands out

A. LiAnn Li

  • For: 6–2 in the last 30 days
  • For: 8–3 in tiebreaks in the last 6 months
  • For: Won 13 of 13 after taking the first set in the last 6 months
  • Against: 6 matches in 14 days, the last on Tuesday

Z. SonmezZeynep Sonmez

  • For: 2 matches in 14 days, the last on Tuesday
  • Against: 1–2 in the last 30 days, out to No. 140 Inglis in Beijing
  • Against: 5–7 on hard courts in the last 6 months