Turkish Player Ipek Oz Advances in WTA 125 Tournament in Antalya The second week of matches in the WTA 125 tournament series has begun in Antalya, Turkey, with international players competing in an event organized through collaboration between the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the Turkish Tennis Federation, and Megasaray Tennis Academy. The tournament, part of the WTA’s mid-tier professional circuit, aims to provide emerging athletes with opportunities to compete at a high level. The event opened with matches featuring players from Turkey and other countries, setting the stage for a competitive week of play. Turkish player Ipek Oz secured her place in the singles second round after defeating Ukraine’s Katarina Zavatska in straight sets. Oz dominated the match, winning 6-0 and 6-1, which allowed her to progress swiftly through the opening stage of the tournament. With the victory, she will now face Polish competitor Katarzyna Kawa in the next round, scheduled for the following day. In the doubles competition, a Turkish duo also advanced to the quarterfinals. Berfu Cengiz and Ipek Oz teamed up to defeat the international pairing of Moyuka Uchijima from Japan and Lucia Bronzetti from Italy. The Turkish pair secured their win with scores of 6-3 and 6-0, earning them a spot in the quarterfinal stage. Their next match will be against the Russian-Belarusian team of Maria Kozyreva and Iryna Shymanovich as the tournament continues in Antalya. The tournament’s structure and participation highlight the growing international presence in Turkish tennis, with players from diverse backgrounds competing in a format designed to support their development. The event’s collaboration between the WTA and local organizations underscores its role in fostering talent and promoting the sport in the region.#wta #ipek_oz #katarina_zavatska #turkish_tennis_federation #megasaray_tennis_academy
Katarzyna Kawa Ends Winless Run with Three-Set Victory and Advances in Antalya Katarzyna Kawa ended a prolonged winless streak with a three-set victory over Mayar Sherif, advancing to the second round of the WTA 125 Megasaray Hotels Open in Antalya. The match, which concluded with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, marked Kawa’s first singles win since October 29 and secured her place in the tournament’s quarterfinals. The result was significant as it halted a sequence of losses and reinvigorated her chances in the competition. Kawa, ranked 146th in the WTA, dominated the first set by breaking Sherif’s serve four times, establishing an early lead. Sherif, the fifth-seeded player ranked 104th, responded strongly in the second set, taking it 6-1 to shift momentum. The third set proved decisive, with both players exchanging service breaks but Kawa ultimately converting her critical opportunities to seal the win in just under two hours. The victory not only ended Kawa’s winless run but also marked her first singles success of the season and her first tour-level singles win since late October. The win positioned Kawa to face the winner of the match between Ipek Oz and Katarina Zawacka in the quarterfinals. The Megasaray Hotels Open 2026, held on clay courts in Antalya, offers a total prize pool of $115,000. The draw has placed several high- and low-ranked players in potential clashes in the second round, including Kawa’s potential matchup with Oz if the Turkish player advances. Oz, who defeated her opening-round opponent 6-0, 6-1, is among the players who could shape Kawa’s path to the final eight. Maja Chwalińska, ranked 134th, also advanced to the second round after a straight-sets victory over Adelina Lachinova.#antalya #katarzyna_kawa #mayar_sherif #wta_125_megasaray_hotels_open #ipek_oz
