Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Zeynep Sönmez
03/08/2026
Sönmez won her opening match at the Canadian Open in Toronto by beating Canadian wildcard Rebecca Marino in straight sets. The win moved her into the second round and added another WTA 1000 main-draw victory to her 2026 season.
13/07/2026
Zeynep Sönmez reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 48, becoming the first Turkish player to enter the WTA top 50. The rise made her the highest-ranked Turkish women's player in WTA history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zeynep Sönmez |
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| Known For | First Turkish player to win a WTA Tour singles title since 2016; first Turkish player of Open Era to reach Wimbledon third round; highest-ranked Turkish player in WTA history |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.70m |
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| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Family
| Origin | Family originally from Artvin |
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Career
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| ITF Singles Titles | 4 | ||||||
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| Career Prize Money | $2,357,014 USD | ||||||
| Career Win-Loss Record | 258-177 |
Style Quotient
| Racket Accessory | Uses a watermelon-shaped vibration dampener on her racket |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started tennis at age 6-7 in a summer school programme | |
| 2. Worked as a ballgirl early in career | |
| 3. Won Athlete of the Year at Harper's Bazaar Türkiye Women of the Year awards | |
| 4. Added aggressive net-rushing style to her game in 2024 to complement her strong movement | |
| 5. Experienced a heartbreaking Wimbledon qualifying loss to Daria Snigur before her breakthrough year |
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