Sonay Kartal vs Belinda Bencic prediction: WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles, 14 October 2026
Sonay Kartal beat Belinda Bencic 2-0 in sets in the Round of 32 of the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played on Court 2 in Wuhan. Kartal won in straight sets.
Match recap: Sonay Kartal 2-0 Belinda Bencic, WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles, 14 October 2026
Sonay Kartal beat Belinda Bencic 2-0 in sets in the Round of 32 of the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played on Court 2 in Wuhan. Kartal won in straight sets.
Score period by period
| Period | Sonay Kartal | Belinda Bencic |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Set 2 | 7 | 5 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Recent form is the only axis, and it favours Belinda Bencic. She has won 8 of her last 10 matches, taking 17 sets and losing 6, and arrives on a four-match winning streak. Sonay Kartal is 4 wins and 2 losses from 6 matches, with 8 sets won and 5 lost.
Our prediction
Belinda Bencic is the slight favourite for Sonay Kartal vs Belinda Bencic, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Bencic's ten matches between Saturday 7 March 2026 and Monday 10 August 2026 produced 8 wins and 2 losses, 17 sets won to 6 lost. Her last outing was a 2 sets to 0 win over Alexandra Eala. Kartal's six matches between Wednesday 4 February 2026 and Wednesday 11 March 2026 brought 4 wins, 2 losses and 8 sets to 5, ending in a 1 set to 0 defeat to Elena Rybakina. The call is a narrow away win for Bencic.
Who is favoured for Sonay Kartal vs Belinda Bencic?
Belinda Bencic holds a slight edge for Sonay Kartal vs Belinda Bencic, with 8 wins from her last 10 matches against Kartal's 4 from 6.
When and where Sonay Kartal vs Belinda Bencic is played
Sonay Kartal and Belinda Bencic play in the round of thirty-two of the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles. The match is scheduled for Wednesday 14 October 2026. It is a knockout match. Neither player has a home court here.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Venue | Court 2 |
| City | Wuhan |
| Neutral ground | Yes |
Recent form: Sonay Kartal and Belinda Bencic
The figures cover Kartal's matches in Abou Dabi, EAU Simple Dames and Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames, and Bencic's 10 matches between Saturday 7 March 2026 and Monday 10 August 2026.
Sonay Kartal won 4 and lost 2 of 6 matches, taking 8 sets and dropping 5, with a sequence of L-W-W-W-L, newest first. Her latest match was a loss to Elena Rybakina by 1 set to 0 at Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames.
4W 0D 2L in 6 games1.3 scored · 0.8 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-2L · Away 3W-0D-0L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2026 | Elena Rybakina | Home | 0-1 | L | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 10/03/2026 | Madison Keys | Away | 2-1 | W | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 07/03/2026 | Emma Navarro | Home | 2-1 | W | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 05/03/2026 | Lanlana Tararudee | Away | 2-0 | W | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 05/02/2026 | Sara Bejlek | Home | 0-2 | L | Abou Dabi, EAU Simple Dames |
| 04/02/2026 | Renata Zarazua | Away | 2-0 | W | Abou Dabi, EAU Simple Dames |
Belinda Bencic won 8 and lost 2 of 10 matches, taking 17 sets and dropping 6, and arrives on four wins in a row. Her latest match was a win over Alexandra Eala by 2 sets to 0 at WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles.
8W 0D 2L in 10 games1.7 scored · 0.6 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-0L · Away 7W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | Alexandra Eala | Away | 2-0 | W | WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles |
| 08/08/2026 | Taylor Townsend | Away | 2-1 | W | WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles |
| 05/08/2026 | Sloane Stephens | Away | 2-0 | W | WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles |
| 07/05/2026 | Bianca Andreescu | Home | 2-0 | W | WTA Rome, Italy Women Singles |
| 03/04/2026 | Madison Keys | Away | 1-2 | L | Charleston, USA, Simple Dames |
| 02/04/2026 | Sara Bejlek | Away | 2-0 | W | Charleston, USA, Simple Dames |
| 31/03/2026 | Dayana Yastremska | Away | 2-1 | W | Charleston, USA, Simple Dames |
| 11/03/2026 | Jessica Pegula | Away | 0-2 | L | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 09/03/2026 | Elise Mertens | Away | 2-0 | W | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
| 07/03/2026 | Storm Hunter | Away | 2-0 | W | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames |
Key data
Sonay Kartal has 4 wins and 2 losses in 6 matches, with 8 sets won and 5 lost. Belinda Bencic has 8 wins and 2 losses in 10 matches, with 17 sets won and 6 lost. Kartal has 9 points from her last five results. Bencic has 12.
What is at stake
This is a knockout match in the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles. The winner moves on to the next round. The loser is out of the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonay Kartal's recent record before facing Belinda Bencic?
Sonay Kartal won 4 and lost 2 of 6 matches across Abou Dabi, EAU Simple Dames and Indian Wells, USA, Simple Dames. She took 8 sets and lost 5. Her latest match was a loss to Elena Rybakina.
How has Belinda Bencic played before meeting Sonay Kartal?
Belinda Bencic won 8 and lost 2 of 10 matches between Saturday 7 March 2026 and Monday 10 August 2026. She is on four wins in a row. Her latest was a 2 sets to 0 win over Alexandra Eala.
Which round of WTA Wuhan is Kartal against Bencic?
Sonay Kartal and Belinda Bencic meet in the round of thirty-two of the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles. It is a knockout match. The winner goes through to the next round, and the loser leaves the tournament.
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