[UPDATED SF]. Prediction, H2H of Polina Kudermetova’s draw vs Li, Sonmez to win the Merida

Merida draw preview with H2H - Polina Kudermetova may need to defeat Ann Li, Zeynep Sonmez to conquer the competition in the Merida Open Akron.

Polina Kudermetova Stats info

Polina Kudermetova is 2 wins away to conquer the title in Merida. The Russian has defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-1 6-1, Varvara Lepchenko 6-3 6-4 and Nina Stojanovic 5-7 6-4 6-3 to reach the semifinal where she will face Ann Li.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Polina Kudermetova’s projected draw withherprojected opponents in Merida Open Akron. Polina has a weak record (1-2) against the likely opposition.

R1 – Nadia Podoroska (80) – 6-1 6-1
R2 – Varvara Lepchenko (144) – 6-3 6-4
1/4 – Nina Stojanovic (560) – 5-7 6-4 6-3
1/2 – Ann Li (111) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Zeynep Sonmez (127) – H2H 1-2
or Alina Korneeva (254) – H2H 0-0
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1/2 – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

42 - 27win/loss in 2024

Rank
97
High
44
LLWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 42-27 16-14 22-9 4-3 0-1 0-0
2023 36-28 16-13 15-9 4-4 1-2 0-0
2022 16-20 7-10 2-3 4-3 3-4 0-0
2021 25-14 19-8 1-1 4-2 1-3 0-0
2020 20-9 17-7 3-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 44-22 22-12 17-5 3-1 2-4 0-0
2018 29-22 20-16 6-5 3-1 0-0 0-0
2017 15-8 10-4 4-3 1-1 0-0 0-0

Ann Li has a 41-25 record in 2024, 15-13 on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, Ann has a 129-85 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ann won 7 of her last 10 matches.

The American’s best result of this current season was reaching the final the Valencia, the Bastad and the W100 Macon.

Last year in Merida Open Akron the American didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Polina Kudermetova vs. Ann Li

There is no head to head record between Polina Kudermetova and Ann Li since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Final – Zeynep Sonmez’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Zeynep Sonmez

41 - 25win/loss in 2024

Rank
90
High
90
WWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-25 19-9 12-10 4-3 6-3 0-0
2023 54-28 4-4 23-10 17-8 6-4 4-2
2022 38-21 22-8 14-10 2-3 0-0 0-0
2021 21-19 2-3 14-12 5-4 0-0 0-0
2020 17-9 0-0 17-8 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 20-17 9-8 11-8 0-1 0-0 0-0
2018 12-4 12-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 5-7 1-1 2-3 2-3 0-0 0-0

Zeynep Sonmez has a 39-25 record in 2024, 17-9 on hard. During the last 4 years, Zeynep has a 45-24 record on hard. Sonmez won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in Merida Open Akron Sonmez didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Polina Kudermetova vs. Zeynep Sonmez

This match would represent the 4th time that Polina Kudermetova and Zeynep Sonmez face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Sonmez (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Polina Kudermetova could face Alina Korneeva. Their head to head is 0-0.