Zeynep Sonmez def. Ekaterina Alexandrova
7-5 4-6 6-4
Zeynep Sonmez defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5 4-6 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Zeynep Sonmez | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 10 |
| Double faults | 5 | 7 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 56.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 53.0% |
| Break points converted % | 47.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 52.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 48.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Serve rating | 95 | 100 |
| Return rating | 136 | 127 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Zeynep Sonmez | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | TUR | RUS |
| Birth date | Apr 30, 2002 | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | 3,375 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,704 | 1,920 |
| Current career W-L | 38–41 | 250–197 |
| Current career earnings | $2,158,969 | $10,956,763 |
Path
Zeynep Sonmez's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasia Gasanova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2026 | Q3 |
| Julia Riera | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 2026 | Q2 |
| Laura Samson | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 11, 2026 | Q1 |
Zeynep Sonmez's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Bondar | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
Ekaterina Alexandrova's path
No prior matches in this tournament.