Leylah Fernandez vs Zeynep Sonmez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Stuttgart Open (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) | Round of 16

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Leylah Fernandez takes on Zeynep Sonmez for a place in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 16 April 2026 at 8:40 pm

Venue: Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany

Surface: Indoor clay

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

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

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Leylah Fernandez vs Zeynep Sonmez prediction

Leylah Fernandez overcame Alexandra Eala in straight sets to book her place in the next round of the Stuttgart Open. The Canadian, who has struggled this season, made a fast start and maintained her level to win 6-1 6-4.

She now takes on Zeynep Sonmez after her brilliant victory over Jasmine Paolini in the first-round. Paolini is the world number eight and reached the final of Roland Garros in 2024, but she was blown away by Sonmez, who won 6-2 6-2 after one hour and 15 minutes. The Turk, who is ranked outside of the top 70 in the world rankings, only conceded the one break point and dominated the match from start to finish.

Fernandez is one win away from her first quarter-final of the season, while she is yet to notch back-to-back victories in 2026. There is pressure on the 2021 US Open finalist, and Sonmez will take a huge amount of confidence from her display in the first-round. 

Leylah Fernandez vs Zeynep Sonmez tip: Over 19.5 games