Where is Istanbul held?

Istanbul is held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Who won the most recent Istanbul?

The 2019 Istanbul was won by Petra Martic, who defeated Marketa Vondrousova 1-6 6-4 6-1.

When was the first Istanbul played?

The first edition of Istanbul was held in 2016.

What surface is Istanbul played on?

Istanbul is played on clay courts.

WTA Istanbul 2018 Draw & Results

Completed

Pauline Parmentier won the 2018 Istanbul, defeating Polona Hercog 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 23–29 on clay courts in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Champion

Pauline Parmentier

def. Polona Hercog , 6-4 3-6 6-3

Dates

Apr 23 — Apr 29

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Results

Round of 32

Pauline Parmentier #122 6-2 6-2

Ayla Aksu #226

Yulia Putintseva #83 0-6 6-1 6-0

Sorana Cirstea #34

Caroline Wozniacki #2 6-2 6-2

Ekaterina Alexandrova #101

Sara Errani #93 6-3 6-4

Kirsten Flipkens #70

Irina-Camelia Begu #37 7-5 6-0

Dalila Jakupovic #130

Christina Mchale #88 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3

Mona Barthel #65

Donna Vekic #54 6-1 2-0 (ret.)

Agnieszka Radwanska #29

Ajla Tomljanovic #95 6-3 6-3

Alison Van Uytvanck #49

Polona Hercog #75 6-2 7-5

Aryna Sabalenka #47

Kateryna Volodko #78 4-6 6-4 6-0

Ipek Oz #612

Svetlana Kuznetsova #28 6-3 6-3

Qiang Wang #64

Viktoriya Tomova #165 7-5 6-4

Valentyna Ivakhnenko #172

Maria Sakkari #48 7-5 6-2

Cagla Buyukakcay #164 CH

Aleksandra Krunic #53 1-6 6-1 6-4

Ekaterina Makarova #32

Arantxa Rus #123 6-2 6-3

Shuai Zhang #30

Danka Kovinic #121 6-3 6-3

Anna Kalinskaya #145

Round of 16

Pauline Parmentier #122 6-2 2-6 6-3

Yulia Putintseva #83

Caroline Wozniacki #2 5-7 6-3 6-3

Sara Errani #93

Irina-Camelia Begu #37 6-4 6-4

Christina Mchale #88

Donna Vekic #54 6-1 6-2

Ajla Tomljanovic #95

Polona Hercog #75 6-2 1-1 (ret.)

Kateryna Volodko #78

Svetlana Kuznetsova #28 7-5 4-6 6-1

Viktoriya Tomova #165

Maria Sakkari #48 6-3 6-1

Aleksandra Krunic #53

Arantxa Rus #123 2-6 6-2 6-0

Danka Kovinic #121

Quarterfinals

Pauline Parmentier #122 4-6 6-3 0-0 (ret.)

Caroline Wozniacki #2

Irina-Camelia Begu #37 3-6 7-6(1) 6-1

Donna Vekic #54

Polona Hercog #75 6-1 1-6 7-5

Svetlana Kuznetsova #28

Maria Sakkari #48 6-3 7-6(6)

Arantxa Rus #123

Semifinals

Pauline Parmentier #122 6-3 6-4

Irina-Camelia Begu #37

Polona Hercog #75 6-4 6-2

Maria Sakkari #48

Final

Pauline Parmentier #122 6-4 3-6 6-3

Polona Hercog #75

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Istanbul.

Most Finals

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

Cagla Buyukakcay 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Cagla Buyukakcay 7 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

Cagla Buyukakcay 4 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
Petra Martic #40	1-6 6-4 6-1	Marketa Vondrousova #46	H2H	Match data	2019	Clay
Pauline Parmentier #122	6-4 3-6 6-3	Polona Hercog #75	H2H	Match data	2018	Clay
Elina Svitolina #13	6-2 6-4	Elise Mertens #65	H2H	Match data	2017	Clay
Cagla Buyukakcay #118	3-6 6-2 6-3	Danka Kovinic #60	H2H	Match data	2016	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 2019 Istanbul was won by Petra Martic, who defeated Marketa Vondrousova 1-6 6-4 6-1.
When was the first Istanbul played?: The first edition of Istanbul was held in 2016.
What surface is Istanbul played on?: Istanbul is played on clay courts.