Zeynep Sonmez def. Harriet Dart 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 — Eastbourne International 2026 R32

Match recap

Zeynep Sonmez defeated Harriet Dart 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the R32 of the Eastbourne International 2026.

Zeynep Sonmez flipped the match in the second set after Harriet Dart struck first, and the return game decided it: Sonmez converted 10 of 22 break points across an absurd 18-break afternoon. Set two was the pivot — Dart's first serve cratered to 54% and she coughed up five double faults, handing Sonmez three breaks. The decider was pure chaos, eight breaks of serve, with Sonmez taking 5 of 10 break chances and finally holding for 7-5. Dart's 73% conversion rate flattered her; she simply earned fewer looks.

Profiles: Zeynep Sonmez · Harriet Dart — Eastbourne International 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Zeynep Sonmez and Harriet Dart.