Zeynep Sonmez Faces Sijia Wei at China Open

BEIJING, China — Zeynep Sonmez will compete against Sijia Wei in the first round of the China Open on September 26, 2025. This match is significant for both players as they seek to improve their standings in the WTA 1000 tournament.

The event will take place at the National Tennis Center, featuring outdoor hard courts. Fans can catch the match on UK’s Sky Sports Tennis or the US’s Tennis Channel. Online streaming options include Sky Go in the UK and the Tennis Channel in the US.

Sonmez’s recent performance includes a disappointing first-round exit at a tournament in Guadalajara two weeks ago, where she lost to Tatjana Maria in straight sets. Over the course of the year, the Turkish player has struggled, achieving only one quarter-final appearance.

Her opponent, Sijia Wei, currently ranks 183rd in the world. Wei did not qualify for the US Open and has faced difficulties on the ITF circuit, managing only one final in Canberra while losing 10 first-round matches in 2025.

This upcoming match marks their first meeting on the WTA Tour; however, they previously faced off during qualifying at Indian Wells earlier this year, where Sonmez dominated with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Additionally, they met in Monastir three years ago, with Sonmez winning in straight sets.

Despite her recent struggles, Sonmez is favored to win this match based on their past performances and her overall experience.