Sonay Kartal def. Cristina Bucsa
6-3 7-6(8)
Sonay Kartal defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3 7-6(8) in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open first round on hard courts on February 2, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sonay Kartal | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 71.0% | 77.0% |
| First serve points won % | 68.0% | 57.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 78.0% | 14.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 47.0% |
| Return points won % | 53.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Serve rating | 129 | 90 |
| Return rating | 126 | 68 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Sonay Kartal | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | ESP |
| Birth date | Oct 28, 2001 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 163 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 61 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,004 | 1,069 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,798 | 1,765 |
| Current career W-L | 29–25 | 56–90 |
| Current career earnings | $1,981,096 | $5,120,963 |
Path
Sonay Kartal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksandra Sasnovich | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 1, 2026 | Q2 |
| Yuliia Starodubtseva | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 2026 | Q1 |
Sonay Kartal's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renata Zarazua | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 4, 2026 | R16 |
Cristina Bucsa's path
No prior matches in this tournament.