Zeynep Sönmez is a Turkish professional tennis player who has emerged as one of the most promising names in Turkish tennis. Born on April 30, 2002, in Istanbul, she began playing tennis at a young age and quickly drew attention through her performances in national and international tournaments. Despite her youth, Sönmez has already become an important representative of Turkey on the global tennis stage.
As of July 14, 2025, Sönmez reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 74. Her rise in the rankings reflects steady progress and consistent results across different levels of professional tennis. She has won one WTA Tour singles title and four ITF Women’s Circuit singles titles, marking her as one of the standout young players from Turkey.
Sönmez’s international career gained momentum when she represented Turkey at the Billie Jean King Cup in 2022, finishing with three wins and one loss. In 2023, she also competed for Turkey in the qualifying rounds of the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships, gaining experience at the WTA level. Her performances in Grand Slam events further increased her visibility. At the 2024 Australian Open qualifiers, she reached the final round, and later that year she made the main draw at Roland Garros, becoming one of the first Turkish women tennis players to appear in a Grand Slam main draw.
She continued to build on that success in 2024 and 2025. At the Brisbane International at the end of 2024, she impressed in qualifying. Soon after, she captured her first WTA title at the Merida Open by defeating American Ann Li, a victory that also secured her place inside the world’s top 100. In the 2025 season, Sönmez competed in the main draws of the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Her most notable run came at Wimbledon, where she advanced to the third round, achieving a historic milestone for Turkish tennis.
With her achievements in both team competition and individual tournaments, Zeynep Sönmez has established herself as one of the brightest rising stars in Turkish sports. Her progress, competitive spirit, and breakthrough results have made her a key figure in the future of Turkish tennis.
