Zeynep Sonmez News

Cements R2 spot in Cincinnati Sonmez defeated Daria Kasatkina in the round of 128 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Sonmez won 52.2 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 52 percent points while serving. Other than that, she converted six break points in seven attempts as well. Next up for Sonmez will be America's Amanda Anisimova.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cements R2 spot in Montreal Sonmez defeated Rebecca Marino in the round of 128 of the Montreal Masters with a score of 7-5, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Sonmez converted three break points in the match in eight attempts, two more than her opponent. She won 62.5 percent service points as well. On the other hand, Marino won 58.6 percent points while serving. Next up for Sonmez will be Greece's Maria Sakkari.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R1 in Memphis Sonmez defeated Cadence Brace in the round of 32 of The Memphis Classic with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Sonmez converted five break points in the match in eight attempts, one more than her opponent. She committed five double faults as well, two fewer than Brace. Sonmez's journey in the competition ended in the second round as she lost to Elvina Kalieva.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cements Wimbledon R2 spot Sonmez defeated Ann Li in the Wimbledon round of 128 with a score of 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Sonmez won 62 percent points on second serve. In comparison, her opponent won 40 percent points on second serve. Sonmez converted four break points in 12 attempts as well. Next up for her will be America's Claire Liu.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to QF in Eastbourne Sonmez cemented a spot in the quarterfinal of the Eastbourne Open after being awarded a walkover against Sara Bejlek on Wednesday.

Impact Sonmez secured a spot in the next round, courtesy of a walkover. Before the start of the match, her opponent, Bejlek, decided to withdraw from the competition because of fitness concerns. Next up for Sonmez will be Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to R2 in Eastbourne Sonmez defeated Harriet Dart in the round of 16 of the Eastbourne Open with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Tuesday.

Impact Sonmez converted 10 break points in the match in 22 attempts, two more than her opponent. She committed four double faults as well, two fewer than Dart. Overall, Sonmez won 97 points in total. Next up for her will be the Czech Republic's Sara Bejlek.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

'Lined it!' Golubic flashes one-handed backhand to reach MP in Nottingham Viktorija Golubic's signature shot is her single-handed backhand, and the Swiss player produced a stunner from that side to reach match poin...

JUNE 18 • WTATENNIS.COM

Zeynep Sonmez vs Viktorija Golubic preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Nottingham Open 2026 Fixture: Zeynep Sonmez vs Viktorija Golubic

JUNE 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Books Nottingham R2 berth Sonmez defeated Leylah Fernandez in the round of 32 of the Nottingham Open with a score of 6-4, 7-6 on Tuesday.

Impact Sonmez won 68.3 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 58.6 percent points while serving. Sonmez converted three break points in nine attempts as well, one more than Fernandez. Next up for her will be Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Klugman, 17, scores first WTA win in Nottingham; Sonmez upsets Fernandez Hannah Klugman posted the first WTA main-draw win of her career over British compatriot Harriet Dart in the Lexus Nottingham Open first roun...

JUNE 16 • WTATENNIS.COM

Leylah Fernandez vs Zeynep Sonmez preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Nottingham Open 2026 Fixture: (2) Leylah Fernandez vs (Q) Zeynep Sonmez

JUNE 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sonmez vs. Fernandez Prediction at the Nottingham Open – Tuesday, June 16 In the Round of 32 at the Nottingham Open on Tuesday, Zeynep Sonmez (ranked No. 61) meets Leylah Annie Fernandez (No. 22).Compared to the un...

JUNE 15 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tops 5th seed in 's-Hertogenbosch Sonmez won 6-1, 2-0 when Anastasia Potapova retired in the second round of 's-Hertogenbosch on Thursday.

Impact Sonmez had built a big lead over the No. 5 seed when the retirement occurred after just 39 minutes on court. The 24-year-old from Turkey is through to her first quarterfinal since Merida in February. Sonmez will play No. 60-ranked Magda Linette (1-0 H2H) in the quarters.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cements Libema Open R2 spot Sonmez defeated Katie Volynets in the round of 32 of the Libema Open with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Sonmez converted five break points in eight attempts, one more than her opponent. She won 59.3 percent service points as well. In comparison, Volynets won 56 percent points while serving. Next up for Sonmez will be the winner of the match between Suzan Lamens and Anastasia Potapova.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hot shots: Sonmez dazzles with pair of backhand passes In her first-round win at the Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, Zeynep Sonmez showcased her backhand with a pair of passes against Katie Voly...

JUNE 9 • WTATENNIS.COM

Women's doubles player retires from French Open match after tripping over advertising board

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez had to retire from a women’s doubles match at the French Open after tripping heavily over a small advertising board near the back of the court a...

MAY 29 • Associated Press

French Open 2026: Zeynep Sonmez retires from doubles following on court freak accident Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez was forced to retire from her second round French Open women's doubles match due to a freak accident tha...

MAY 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Rankings watch: Cirstea, 36, becomes oldest player to make Top 20 debut Sorana Cirstea is officially a Top 20 player for the first time at age 36 after her semifinal run in Rome, making her the oldest player in W...

MAY 18 • WTATENNIS.COM

Jessica Pegula earns doubles bagel win at Italian Open Jessica Pegula is cruising through her early rounds at the 2026 Italian Open. After defeating Turkish rising star Zeynep Sonmez 6-4, 6-0 in...

MAY 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Pegula cruises into Rome third round with clinical win over Sonmez Jessica Pegula was at her best on Friday in Rome, facing just one break point in a tidy 6-4, 6-0 win in 72 minutes over Zeynep Sonmez to rea...

MAY 8 • WTATENNIS.COM

Books second round spot in Rome Sonmez won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 over Jennifer Ruggeri in the first round of Rome on Tuesday.

Impact Coming off a third round showing in Madrid, Sonmez avoided an early scare against the No. 265-ranked wildcard before battling back in three sets after two hours and seven minutes on court. The 24-year-old from Turkey claimed 60% of service points and 51% of return points in the victory. Sonmez will play No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula next.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

'I believe in my team 100%': Sonmez thrives in temporary coaching partnership In a temporary partnership with Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali, Zeynep Sonmez has found new through a collaborative team approach en route...

APRIL 29 • WTATENNIS.COM

Advances to R3 in Madrid Sonmez defeated Cristina Bucsa in the round of 64 of the Madrid Masters with a score of 6-1, 6-7, 6-2 on Friday.

Impact Sonmez won 58.7 percent points on first serve. In comparison, her opponent won 48.1 percent points on first serve. Sonmez won 99 points in total, 15 more than Bucsa. Next up for Sonmez will be Argentina's Solana Sierra.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hot shot: From defense to a deft drop shot, by Cristina Bucsa in Madrid Cristina Bucsa had to scramble to stay in this point against Zeynep Sonmez in the Mutua Madrid Open second round -- and once she turned it i...

APRIL 24 • WTATENNIS.COM

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Women's doubles player retires from French Open match after tripping over advertising board

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers