Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Guadalajara
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Third seed Ann Li begins her Merida Open campaign in the second round and will battle the unseeded Zeynep Sonmez. This is a replica of the 2024 Merida final that Sonmez won. Read on for our prediction of the match.
Li hasn’t competed in Merida since losing that final two seasons ago. She will hope that on her return she goes one better. The world number 39 will, however, have to tune up her form if she is to challenge for the title.
Li has struggled in 2026 and currently has compiled a nervy 4-5 record. Yet to win more than two matches at an event, Li, who was eliminated in Dubai in the first round last time out, has lost twice in a row.
Zeynep Sonmez’s success in Merida two seasons ago remains her highest achievement on tour. She was unable to defend her title last year as she was ousted in the quarter-finals by eventual champion Emma Navarro.
Sonmez defeated the qualifier Cadence Brace in the first round in straight sets. The win allowed her to snap a four-match losing run and improve her record to 7-5.
The Turkish number one, who is down nine places in the live ranking to 90th, has a third-round finish in Melbourne as her season highlight.
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Ann Li v Zeynep Sonmez Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.81 | 1.99 |
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1.81 | 1.99 |
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1.8 | 2 |
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1.77 | 1.95 |
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1.77 | 1.95 |
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Who will win the Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez match is: Zeynep Sonmez wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez game on 26/02/2026 of the current WTA Guadalajara season:
- Ann Li has a 38.57% chance to win against Zeynep Sonmez according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.82.
- Zeynep Sonmez has a 61.43% probability of winning facing Ann Li ⭐ with odds of 2 at Bet365.
Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Ann Li has a 38.57 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Ann Li | 38.57 % |
| Zeynep Sonmez | 61.43 % |
Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Form
Ann Li and Zeynep Sonmez Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
15 Feb 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
11 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
10 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
8 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
21 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
18 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
24 Feb 2026 - WTA Guadalajara
15 Feb 2026 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
9 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
2 Feb 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
22 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
20 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Ann Li - Zeynep Sonmez Key Points
- Li has lost her last two matches.
- Li has lost five of nine outings this term.
- Sonmez has won seven times so far in 2026.
- In her last two appearances here, Sonmez hasn’t failed to reach at least the quarter-finals.
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Our Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Prediction
Our prediction for Ann Li v Zeynep Sonmez is that Zeynep Sonmez wins. This match is a repeat of the Merida Open final from two seasons ago. Sonmez won that final, and we fancy her to continue in this week’s competition.
Though she has lacked consistency, Sonmez has performed much better in 2026 than Li, who arrives for this match having lost her last two outings. Sonmez also has a strong record in Merida, as she has never failed to reach at least the quarter-finals.
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