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As the WTA Doha tournament approaches, the anticipated matchup between Sonay Kartal and Kimberly Birrell on February 7, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest. Kartal, playing on home soil, enters the match with momentum, having secured three victories in her last five outings. Her recent performance indicates a rising confidence and effective tactical execution on the court, which could be critical in gaining an upper hand against Birrell.
On the other hand, Kimberly Birrell has faced challenges in her last five matches, winning only two. Despite this, Birrell possesses a solid baseline game and can generate powerful shots, which may pose difficulties for Kartal if she finds her rhythm early in the match.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.44 for a home win in favor of Kartal and 2.6 for an away victory for Birrell, reflecting wider expectations for Kartal to leverage her home advantage. Model predictions indicate a 62.1% probability of a home win, underscoring the confidence in Kartal’s current form.
Overall, while Kartal may be favored, both players have the tools necessary to swing the match in their favor, making this matchup one to watch closely.
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| Kartal 64.6% |
Birrell 35.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
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Betting Odds
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1.44 | 2.6 | ||
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1.43 | 2.62 | Watch and Bet |
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1.42 | 2.62 |
Latest Results
| 06.02.26 Sonay Kartal – Simona Waltert – 2:1 05.02.26 Sonay Kartal – Sara Bejlek – 0:2 04.02.26 Belinda Bencic – Sonay Kartal – Canceled 02.02.26 Sonay Kartal – Cristina Bucsa – 2:0 01.02.26 Sonay Kartal – Aliaksandra Sasnovich – 2:0 |
06.02.26 Renata Zarazua – Kimberly Birrell – 0:2 20.01.26 Maddison Inglis – Kimberly Birrell – 2:1 15.01.26 Kimberly Birrell – Victoria Mboko – 0:2 14.01.26 Kimberly Birrell – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 2:1 13.01.26 Marketa Vondrousova – Kimberly Birrell – Birrell K. walkover |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.05.25 Kimberly Birrell – Sonay Kartal – 1:2 21.06.24 Kimberly Birrell – Sonay Kartal – 2:0 13.05.22 Sonay Kartal – Kimberly Birrell – 2:0 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Qualification
Semi-finals
| 1 | Valentova T. (1) | Rodionova Ar. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Kawa K. | Seidel E. (14) | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Cocciaretto E. (2) | Gorgodze E. | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | Sasnovich A. | Gracheva V. (9) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Krunic A. (Alt) | Hunter S. | 0 : 2 |
| 6 | Hon P. | Osorio C. (11) | 1 : 2 |
| 7 | Frech M. (4) | Cengiz B. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Zvonareva V. | Zhang S. (13) | |
| 9 | Kartal S. (5) | Waltert S. | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Zarazua R. | Birrell K. (15) | 0 : 2 |
| 11 | Sierra S. (6) | Al-Mudahka H. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Masarova R. | Parks A. (16) | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Ruzic A. (7) | Starodubtseva Y. | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | Uchijima M. | Sramkova R. (12) | 2 : 1 |
| 15 | Haddad Maia B. (8) | Al-Naimi M. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Zakharova A. | Grabher J. (10) | 2 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | Valentova T. (1) | Seidel E. (14) | |
| 2 | Cocciaretto E. (2) | Gracheva V. (9) | |
| 3 | Hunter S. | Osorio C. (11) | |
| 4 | Frech M. (4) | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | Kartal S. (5) | Birrell K. (15) | |
| 6 | Sierra S. (6) | Parks A. (16) | |
| 7 | Starodubtseva Y. | Uchijima M. | |
| 8 | Haddad Maia B. (8) | Zakharova A. |
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