Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez

WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), Hard. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 07:30.

Updated

Tennis Gauge's model favors Ann Li, giving them a 60% chance to win against Zeynep Sonmez (40%). Zeynep Sonmez leads 2-1 in their head-to-head. Li is 7-3 in their last 10, Sonmez 5-5.

This preview is from Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The result isn't in the database yet.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Ann Li a 60% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.

Ann Li -200
Model
60%
Book
67%

Model minus book: -7 pts

Model
40%
Book
38%

Model minus book: +2 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Ann Li at -200 · Model track record

Player comparison

Ann LiZeynep Sonmez
Tennis Gauge rating70606982
Tour rankWTA #40WTA #81
Last 10 matches7-35-5
Last 30 days7-23-2
Current streak2 Losses1 Loss
Season record32-2736-27
UTR12.3812.15
Elo (52 weeks)18601767
Best surfaceClayGrass
Worst surfaceGrassClay

Head to head

Zeynep Sonmez leads 2-1.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
22.10.2026Ann Li6-3, 6-1Japan Osaka
29.06.2026Zeynep Sonmez7-5, 1-6, 6-4United Kingdom Wimbledon
26.02.2026Zeynep Sonmez3-6, 7-6, 6-4Mexico Merida

Recent form

Ann Li, last 10

DateOpponentScore
27.10.2026Ekaterina Alexandrova L6-4, 6-4
24.10.2026Ashlyn Krueger L6-4, 6-7, 6-3
23.10.2026Lilli Tagger W6-4, 3-6, 7-6
22.10.2026Zeynep Sonmez W6-3, 6-1
20.10.2026Emerson Jones W5-7, 6-0, 6-3
16.10.2026Iga Swiatek L6-4, 6-1
15.10.2026Janice Tjen W6-1, 7-6
14.10.2026Aryna Sabalenka W3-6, 6-4, 7-6
14.10.2026Anchisa Chanta W6-4, 6-1
13.10.2026Camila Osorio W6-1, 3-0

Zeynep Sonmez, last 10

DateOpponentScore
29.10.2026Jil Teichmann L4-6, 6-3, 6-1
27.10.2026Sara Sorribes Tormo W6-1, 4-6, 6-2
22.10.2026Ann Li L6-3, 6-1
20.10.2026Maya Joint W3-6, 6-4, 6-3
13.10.2026Yulia Putintseva L6-7, 6-3, 7-5
11.10.2026Sinja Kraus W6-2, 6-4
10.10.2026Anastasia Zakharova W6-3, 6-2
30.09.2026Maddison Inglis L6-4, 6-4
16.09.2026Iva Jovic L7-6, 6-4
15.09.2026Iryna Shymanovich W6-1, 6-1

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentAnn LiZeynep Sonmez
Belinda Bencic 1-0
W 6-4, 6-3
0-1
L 6-3, 6-2
Coco Gauff 0-1
L 6-1, 7-6
0-1
L 6-3, 6-4
Daria Kasatkina 1-0
W 6-7, 6-2, 6-4
1-1
W 2-6, 7-6, 6-3, L 6-4, 6-4
Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-2
L 6-4, 6-4, L 6-1, 6-7, 6-1, W 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
1-0
W 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
Katie Volynets 1-0
W 4-6, 7-5, 6-2
1-0
W 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
Leylah Fernandez 1-1
L 6-3, 6-2, W 6-4, 6-3
1-1
W 6-4, 7-6, L 6-7, 6-1, 7-6
Magda Linette 0-1
L 6-3, 6-3
0-1
L 6-4, 6-2
Maya Joint 1-0
W 6-1, 6-2
1-0
W 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
Viktorija Golubic 0-1
L 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
0-1
L 7-5, 4-6, 6-4

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-27: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-26: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-25: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-24: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-23: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-22: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200
  • 2026-10-21: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Ann Li 60% at -200

Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez: quick answers

Who will win Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez?

Tennis Gauge's model favors Ann Li, giving them a 60% chance to win against Zeynep Sonmez (40%).

What is the head-to-head record between Ann Li and Zeynep Sonmez?

Zeynep Sonmez leads 2-1. Their most recent meeting was on October 22, 2026, won by Ann Li 6-3, 6-1 at Japan Osaka.

Who is in better form, Ann Li or Zeynep Sonmez?

Ann Li is 7-3 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Zeynep Sonmez is 5-5 (current streak: 1 Loss).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Ann Li and Zeynep Sonmez?

Ann Li is rated 7060 (WTA #40) and Zeynep Sonmez is rated 6982 (WTA #81). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez?

Ann Li is priced at -200 and Zeynep Sonmez at +160, which implies a 67% and 38% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.