Viktorija Golubic def. Zeynep Sonmez 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 — Nottingham Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Viktorija Golubic defeated Zeynep Sonmez 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the R16 of the Nottingham Open 2026.

Eleven breaks of serve across three sets, and Golubic found the only one that mattered late — a break in game six of the decider for a 6-4 third set after she and Sonmez traded the opening two. Neither return game settled: Golubic converted 6 of 21 break points, Sonmez 6 of 22. The margin came down to errors off the ground — Sonmez's three double faults to Golubic's one in a 232-point match decided by eight. First meeting, first on grass at the Nottingham Open.

Match stats

Viktorija Golubic: 3 aces, 68% first serves, 1 double fault, 7/21 break points. Zeynep Sonmez: 3 aces, 69% first serves, 3 double faults, 6/22 break points.

Profiles: Viktorija Golubic · Zeynep Sonmez — Nottingham Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Viktorija Golubic and Zeynep Sonmez.