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Sonay Kartal Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch
Latest: Sonay Kartal plays her home WTA 250 at the Lexus Eastbourne Open this week as she builds toward Wimbledon. Next: Lexus Eastbourne Open — this week.
Sonay Kartal (WTA No. 58) enters the 2026 spring season as the defending Nottingham champion and one of Britain’s most exciting tennis talents. The 24-year-old from Brighton is targeting a successful clay season before defending her grass court title ahead of Wimbledon. Here is everything you need to know about Sonay Kartal’s next match, upcoming schedule, and current form.
Sonay Kartal Next Match
Kartal plays her home event at Eastbourne, one of her final grass tune-ups before Wimbledon.
| Detail | Info |
| Next tournament | Lexus Nottingham Open |
| Dates | 15–21 June 2026 |
| Surface | Grass (outdoor) |
| Category | Grass-court tournament |
| Venue | Nottingham Tennis Centre, Great Britain |
| Seeding | Unseeded |
Sonay Kartal 2026 Spring & Grass Season Schedule
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Category |
| Stuttgart | 20–26 Apr | Clay (indoor) | WTA 250 |
| Madrid | Late Apr–Early May | Clay | WTA 1000 |
| Rome | Mid May | Clay | WTA 1000 |
| Roland Garros | Late May–Early Jun | Clay | Grand Slam |
| Nottingham | Early Jun | Grass | WTA 250 (defending champion) |
| Birmingham | Mid Jun | Grass | WTA 250 |
| Wimbledon | Late Jun–Mid Jul | Grass | Grand Slam |
Sonay Kartal Current Form & Recent Results
Kartal has continued to develop since her breakthrough 2025 season, when she became Nottingham champion and reached the third round at Wimbledon. Her hard court results in early 2026 have been consistent, with several wins against top-100 opponents confirming she is establishing herself at this level of the tour.
| Tournament | Surface | Result |
| Australian Open 2026 | Hard | R2 |
| Dubai 2026 | Hard | R1 |
| Indian Wells 2026 | Hard | R2 |
| Miami 2026 | Hard | R2 |
Kartal’s power game is best suited to faster surfaces, so the clay season will be a test of her development. Her primary targets are Stuttgart and the grass season, where she knows she can compete at the highest level.
Sonay Kartal WTA Ranking
Kartal is currently ranked WTA No. 58, a career high. She has risen rapidly through the rankings on the back of her 2025 grass season, and a successful title defence at Nottingham in 2026 would be significant for both her ranking and confidence.
At No. 58, she will receive direct entry into most WTA events but will be unseeded at the larger tournaments. A strong clay swing could push her further into the top 50 before the grass season. For the latest rankings, see our live WTA rankings page.
For a full career profile, stats and head-to-head records, see the Sonay Kartal player profile.
How to Watch Sonay Kartal Live
The easiest way to watch Sonay Kartal’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 offers live coverage of WTA Tour matches to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
To watch Sonay Kartal live on Bet365:
- Go to Bet365.com via this link
- Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
- Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
- Select the play icon next to any Kartal match in progress and the stream window will appear
Wimbledon and major grass events are broadcast on BBC in the UK. WTA clay events are on Sky Sports Tennis and Eurosport.
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Sonay Kartal Betting Tips
Kartal is one of the most interesting each-way betting propositions among British players on the WTA Tour. At the grass events, particularly Nottingham where she is defending champion, she should be considered seriously in outright markets. Her ranking means she will start at big prices even at events where she has a genuine chance of going deep.
For Wimbledon, her grass court pedigree and growing experience make her an interesting outsider bet. Follow our tennis betting tips for the latest Kartal predictions.
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FAQs
When does Sonay Kartal play next?
Kartal’s next confirmed tournament is Stuttgart WTA 250, running 20–26 April 2026. Her first-round opponent will be confirmed when the draw is released.
What is Sonay Kartal’s WTA ranking?
Kartal is ranked WTA No. 58 (as of March 2026), a career high following her breakthrough season in 2025.
What is Sonay Kartal’s best surface?
Grass is Kartal’s strongest surface. She won the Nottingham WTA 250 in 2025 and reached the third round at Wimbledon. She is improving on hard courts and targeting further clay court development in 2026.
Is Sonay Kartal British?
Yes. Kartal is British, born in Brighton, and of Turkish heritage. She represents Great Britain on the WTA Tour and is one of the most highly rated British women’s players in a generation.
