Cadence Brace vs Zeynep Sonmez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Merida Open | First Round
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2024 champion Zeynep Sonmez takes on Cadence Brace in the first-round of the Merida Open.
Ranking points: WTA 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Yucatán Country Club, Merida, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Cadence Brace vs Zeynep Sonmez prediction
Cadence Brace is set to make her first start on the WTA Tour this season after winning both of her matches in Merida Open qualifying. Brace impressed as she beat Sachia Vickery and Priscilla Hon in straight sets. Her best result of the season was in San Diego, a WTA 100 event, as she reached the last eight before a defeat to 2021 Australian Open finalist Jennifer Brady.
Zeynep Sonmez began the season well, as she reached the third-round of a major for just the second time at the Australian Open. However, despite the Turk showing some real form in Melbourne, her results have taken a dip after three straight losses in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai. Sonmez did not even win a set in any of those defeats. Nevertheless, she has happy memories of this tournament, having won her first WTA title here in 2024.
This event should bring out an improvement in Sonmez, who will still be expected to have too much for a qualifier who is ranked outside of the top 200 in the world.
Cadence Brace vs Zeynep Sonmez tip: Zeynep Sonmez to win 2-0
