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.1/2 – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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
| 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.