Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | Round of 16

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

Ann Li meets Zeynep Sonmez in the round of 16 at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 21 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez ticket information

Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez prediction

Ann Li overcame an early scare to ease past teenager Emerson Jones in Osaka.

The top seed recovered from a set down to sink the Aussie underdog 5-7 6-0 6-3.

The American will now take on Zeynep Sonmez for a spot in the last eight after the Turkish star also hit the comeback trail to beat Maya Joint 3-6 6-4 6-3.

This will be their fourth meeting and their history suggests a possible upset could be on the cards.

Sonmez has won all three of their previous matches, including two in three sets this year.

We think this could be the day Li finally cracks the Zeynep code, but it’s also worth the risk on the upset or it going three again for better odds.

Ann Li vs Zeynep Sonmez tip: Over 20.5 games