Jessica Pegula vs Zeynep Sonmez predictions, May 07, 2026

May 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Pegula

Zeynep Sonmez

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA event in Rome, Jessica Pegula will take on Zeynep Sonmez on May 7, 2026. Pegula, currently regarded as the favorite, boasts strong odds of 1.17 due to her recent form, having clinched victory in 3 of her last 5 matches. As a player known for her powerful baseline game and tactical acumen, Pegula’s ability to dictate play from the ground could pose significant challenges for Sonmez.

On the other hand, Sonmez has also shown resilience, winning 3 out of her last 5 matches. While she may be considered the underdog with odds sitting at 5.1, she possesses a versatile playing style and the capacity to disrupt Pegula’s rhythm with her aggressive returns and strategic shot placement.

This contest promises to be closely contested, with both players arriving with similar recent form. However, Pegula’s home advantage and her track record against top players could play a pivotal role. As they prepare to clash, fans can anticipate a match that showcases both skill and strategy. While Pegula looks poised for victory, Sonmez’s tenacity should not be underestimated.

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Pegula
80.7%		 Sonmez
19.3%

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Latest Results

26.04.26 Jessica Pegula – Marta Kostyuk – 0:2
24.04.26 Jessica Pegula – Katie Boulter – 2:0
05.04.26 Jessica Pegula – Yulia Starodubtseva – 2:0
04.04.26 Jessica Pegula – Iva Jovic – 0:2
03.04.26 Jessica Pegula – Diana Shnaider – 2:1		 05.05.26 Zeynep Sonmez – Jennifer Ruggeri – 2:1
26.04.26 Solana Sierra – Zeynep Sonmez – 2:1
24.04.26 Zeynep Sonmez – Cristina Bucsa – 2:1
22.04.26 Zeynep Sonmez – Carlota Martinez Cirez – 2:0
16.04.26 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Zeynep Sonmez – 2:1

Facts

  • Pegula is ranked WTA: 5. Sonmez is ranked WTA: 65.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Pegula may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Pegula is the undisputed favorite.
  • In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Krejcikova B. Jacquemot E. 2 : 0
    3 Linette M. Maria T.
    4 Bye Cirstea S. (26)
    5 Tauson C. (18) Bye
    6 Marcinko P. Oliynykova O. 0 : 2
    7 Zakharova A. Yastremska D. 2 : 1
    8 Bye Noskova L. (13)
    9 Bencic B. (12) Bye
    10 Kenin S. Andreescu B. (WC) 0 : 2
    11 Siniakova K. Boisson L.
    12 Bye Kalinskaya A. (22)
    13 Bucsa C. (30) Bye
    14 Bondar A. Zheng Q. 1 : 2
    15 Stefanini L. (WC) Ostapenko J.
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (6)
    17 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    18 Putintseva Y. Valentova T.
    19 Sierra S. Korpatsch T. (Q)
    20 Bye Kalinina A. (Q)
    21 Bouzkova M. (24) Bye
    22 Townsend T. (Q) Brancaccio N. (WC)
    23 Kessler M. Bronzetti L. (WC) 2 : 1
    24 Bye Jovic I. (16)
    25 Paolini J. (9) Bye
    26 Jeanjean L. (Q) Haddad Maia B.
    27 Udvardy P. Korneeva A. (Q)
    28 Bye Mertens E. (21)
    29 Joint M. (29) Bye
    30 Golubic V. Urgesi F. (Q)
    31 Ruzic A. Rakhimova K. 2 : 1
    32 Bye Andreeva M. (8)
    33 Pegula J. (5) Bye
    34 Sonmez Z. Ruggeri J. (WC) 2 : 1
    35 Selekhmeteva O. Masarova R. (Q)
    36 Bye Fernandez L. (25)
    37 Samsonova L. (20) Bye
    38 Li A. Zhang S. 2 : 1
    39 Galfi D. (Q) Potapova A. (Q)
    40 Bye Muchova K. (11)
    41 Osaka N. (15) Bye
    42 Boulter K. Lys E.
    43 Trevisan M. (WC) Gibson T. 1 : 2
    44 Bye Shnaider D. (19)
    45 Navarro E. (28) Bye
    46 Cocciaretto E. Kraus S. (Q)
    47 McNally C. Kasatkina D.
    48 Bye Swiatek I. (4)
    49 Svitolina E. (7) Bye
    50 Basiletti N. (Q) Tomljanovic A. (LL)
    51 Starodubtseva Y. Waltert S. (Q)
    52 Bye Baptiste H. (32)
    53 Keys M. (17) Bye
    54 Stearns P. Tjen J.
    55 Pigato L. (WC) Grant T. C. (WC)
    56 Bye Mboko V. (10)
    57 Alexandrova E. (14) Bye
    58 Siegemund L. Bejlek S.
    59 Pliskova Ka. Bouzas Maneiro J.
    60 Bye Cristian J. (33)
    61 Wang Xin. (31) Bye
    62 Eala A. Frech M.
    63 Tagger L. (LL) Sakkari M.
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Krejcikova B.
    2 TBD #3 Cirstea S. (26)
    3 Tauson C. (18) Oliynykova O.
    4 Zakharova A. Noskova L. (13)
    5 Bencic B. (12) Andreescu B.
    6 TBD #11 Kalinskaya A. (22)
    7 Bucsa C. (30) Zheng Q.
    8 TBD #15 Anisimova A. (6)
    9 Gauff C. (3) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Kalinina A.
    11 Bouzkova M. (24) TBD #22
    12 Kessler M. Jovic I. (16)
    13 Paolini J. (9) TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 Mertens E. (21)
    15 Joint M. (29) TBD #30
    16 Ruzic A. Andreeva M. (8)
    17 Pegula J. (5) Sonmez Z.
    18 TBD #35 Fernandez L. (25)
    19 Samsonova L. (20) Li A.
    20 TBD #39 Muchova K. (11)
    21 Osaka N. (15) TBD #42
    22 Gibson T. Shnaider D. (19)
    23 Navarro E. (28) TBD #46
    24 TBD #47 Swiatek I. (4)
    25 Svitolina E. (7) TBD #50
    26 TBD #51 Baptiste H. (32)
    27 Keys M. (17) TBD #54
    28 TBD #55 Mboko V. (10)
    29 Alexandrova E. (14) TBD #58
    30 TBD #59 Cristian J. (33)
    31 Wang Xin. (31) TBD #62
    32 TBD #63 Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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