Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Istanbul, Türkiye |
Latest News about Zeynep Sönmez
04/08/2026
Sönmez advanced to the second round of the Canadian Open after beating Rebecca Marino in straight sets in Toronto. The result added another WTA 1000 match win to her 2026 season and kept her momentum going on the North American hard courts.
13/07/2026
Zeynep Sönmez became the first Turkish tennis player to enter the WTA top 50 after rising to a career-high No. 48. The jump reflected a strong mid-2026 run that also made her the highest-ranked Turkish women’s player in 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 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.70m |
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| Plays | Right-handed |
Family
| Origin | Family originally from Artvin |
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Career
| Career-High Rankings |
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| WTA Titles |
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| ITF Singles Titles | 4 | ||||
| Notable Achievements |
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| Coaches |
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| Career Prize Money | $443,125 USD | ||||
| Career Win-Loss Record | 178-133 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zeyneppsonmez/ |
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 |