By Ros Satar
- Sonay Kartal v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
- H2H: First Meeting
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Sonay Kartal earns herself a main draw debut at the Australian Open, against Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
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Sonay Kartal v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | H2H & Match Fundamentals
Sonay Kartal v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | H2H: First Meeting |
Australian Open | Melbourne, Australia |
Hard (O) | Prize Money: A$120,000 |
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Sonay Kartal backs up her breakthrough 2024 by earning direct entrance into the Australian Open main draw.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)
H2H: | Sonay Kartal (WR 87) | Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (WR 52) |
Tournament Previous Best | Qualification (2023) | Qualification (2023, 2024) |
1st Serve Return Points Won % | 41.5 | 42.2 |
Return Points Won % | 48.0 | 47.8 |
Break Point Conversion % | 50.7 | 46.1 |
Break Points Saved % | 58.7 | 49.9 |
Overall Service Points Won % | 61.6 | 53.9 |
Kartal’s successes put her marginally ahead on the stats for last year, but she will be starting her season in Melbourne while Bouzas Maneiro has already started her season, representing Spain in the United Cup, before a first round exit in Hobart.
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Playing Styles & Prediction
Kartal has worked on her fitness and strength and she plays with variety, which could be troublesme for Bouzas Maneiro, who. Is an aggressive baseliner with good movement but at times her inconsistency can prove costly.
For Kartal coming in without any match-play in 2025, this will be challenging but could be winnable if she is prepared to graft the distance.
Prediction: Kartal in three sets.
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