2026 Australian Open: Alexandrova vs. Sonmez – Preview, Odds & Predictions
The 2026 Australian Open presents an intriguing matchup in the Round of 128. Eleventh-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova is set to compete against Zeynep Sonmez, who is currently ranked 112th. Both players will be eager to secure a win in this key early-round match.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds and Predictions
BetMGM Sportsbook favors Alexandrova with odds of -295, translating to an implied probability of approximately 74.7% for her victory. In contrast, Sonmez is positioned at +220.
Player Overview
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Over the past year on hard courts, Alexandrova has maintained a 26-16 record. This includes winning one tournament title. Her serve success rate stands at 74.2%, with her return winning percentage at 35.4%. Furthermore, she ranks 13th in break points won, converting 152 out of 321 chances, which is a 47.4% success rate.
Recently, during the Adelaide International on January 12, Alexandrova fell in the Round of 32 to Jaqueline Adina Cristian, with match scores of 4-6, 4-6.
Zeynep Sonmez
At 23 years old, Sonmez is on the hunt for her first hard court tournament victory in 2026. She holds a record of 16-15 over the past year on this surface. Sonmez has successfully won 63.8% of her service games and has a 40.3% win rate in return games. Additionally, she ranks 42nd in break point win percentage, successfully converting 120 out of 248 break points (48.4%).
Her most recent competition was at the Brisbane International on January 3, where she lost in the Qualification Final to Elena-Gabriela Ruse, with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 0-6.
Conclusion
The 2026 Australian Open clash between Alexandrova and Sonmez is poised to be thrilling. Both athletes aim to progress further in this prestigious tournament. For the latest updates and predictions, continue following Filmogaz.com.
