Where is Istanbul held?

Istanbul is held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Who won the most recent Istanbul?

The 2022 Istanbul was won by Anastasia Potapova, who defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3 6-1.

When was the first Istanbul played?

The first edition of Istanbul was held in 2020.

What surface is Istanbul played on?

Istanbul is played on clay courts.

WTA Istanbul 2021 Draw & Results

Completed

Sorana Cirstea won the 2021 Istanbul, defeating Elise Mertens 6-1 7-6(3) in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 19–25 on clay courts in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Champion

Sorana Cirstea

def. Elise Mertens , 6-1 7-6(3)

Dates

Apr 19 — Apr 25

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Results

Round of 32

Sorana Cirstea #67 6-4 7-6(6)

Kateryna Baindl #130

Anastasia Potapova #76 7-6(2) 6-7(8) 6-4

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova #39

Fiona Ferro #57 7-5 6-2

Petra Martic #21

Vera Zvonareva #115 6-3 6-3

Polona Hercog #73

Marta Kostyuk #85 6-4 6-3

Kamilla Rakhimova #143

Daria Kasatkina #37 6-1 6-0

Tereza Mrdeza #243

Ana Konjuh #241 7-5 6-2

Sara Errani #112

Qiang Wang #50 4-6 6-1 6-2

Anastasia Gasanova #182

Elise Mertens #17 6-2 6-0

Lara Arruabarrena #181

Viktorija Golubic #86 6-4 2-6 6-3

Nuria Parrizas Diaz #161

Katerina Siniakova #69 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3

Cristina Bucsa #169

Kristina Mladenovic #55 6-4 6-3

Barbara Haas #156

Veronika Kudermetova #29 6-4 3-6 7-6(4)

Bernarda Pera #70

Kaia Kanepi #65 6-4 6-4

Zarina Diyas #90

Ana Bogdan #102 6-3 6-3

Nao Hibino #82

Barbora Krejcikova #42 6-7(8) 6-2 6-0

Cagla Buyukakcay #177

Round of 16

Sorana Cirstea #67 7-6(6) 6-4

Anastasia Potapova #76

Fiona Ferro #57 6-3 6-3

Vera Zvonareva #115

Marta Kostyuk #85 6-3 7-5

Daria Kasatkina #37

Ana Konjuh #241 6-1 6-4

Qiang Wang #50

Elise Mertens #17 6-4 4-6 6-1

Viktorija Golubic #86

Katerina Siniakova #69 6-4 3-6 6-4

Kristina Mladenovic #55

Veronika Kudermetova #29 6-4 6-3

Kaia Kanepi #65

Ana Bogdan #102 6-3 6-3

Barbora Krejcikova #42

Quarterfinals

Sorana Cirstea #67 6-4 (ret.)

Fiona Ferro #57

Marta Kostyuk #85 7-5 4-6 6-3

Ana Konjuh #241

Elise Mertens #17 6-4 6-4

Katerina Siniakova #69

Veronika Kudermetova #29 2-6 6-3 6-3

Ana Bogdan #102

Semifinals

Sorana Cirstea #67 6-4 6-4

Marta Kostyuk #85

Elise Mertens #17 6-1 6-4

Veronika Kudermetova #29

Final

Sorana Cirstea #67 6-1 7-6(3)

Elise Mertens #17

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Istanbul.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 5 players share this record.

Anastasia Potapova 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Sorana Cirstea 8 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Ana Bogdan 2 appearances

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Istanbul finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Anastasia Potapova #122	6-3 6-1	Veronika Kudermetova #29	H2H	Match data	2022	Clay
Sorana Cirstea #67	6-1 7-6(3)	Elise Mertens #17	H2H	Match data	2021	Clay
Patricia Maria Tig #88	2-6 6-1 7-6(4)	Eugenie Bouchard #272	H2H	Match data	2020	Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Istanbul held?: Istanbul is held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who won the most recent Istanbul?: The 2022 Istanbul was won by Anastasia Potapova, who defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3 6-1.
When was the first Istanbul played?: The first edition of Istanbul was held in 2020.
What surface is Istanbul played on?: Istanbul is played on clay courts.