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Hot shot: Zeynep Sonmez's tremendous backhand dig in Stuttgart Zeynep Sonmez was wrong-footed by Jasmine Paolini in this exchange in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix first round -- but somehow twisted round...
APRIL 15 • WTATENNIS.COM
Into second round in Miami Sonmez won 6-3, 6-2 over Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round of Miami on Tuesday.
Impact Coming off a second round showing in Indian Wells, Sonmez matched that effort with a straight-set win over the No. 69-ranked Brazilian that spanned one hour and 26 minutes. The 23-year-old from Turkey went 7-for-14 on break point chances and won 60% of return points overall in the match. Sonmez will play No. 12 seed Belinda Bencic (0-1 H2H) next.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Hot shot: Sonmez' outrageous court coverage leads to forehand winner in Miami During her first round win against Beatriz Haddad Maia in Miami, Zeynep Sonmez' jaw-dropping court coverage led to an incredible forehand wi...
MARCH 18 • WTATENNIS.COM
Prevails in Indian Wells Sonmez won 7-6 (7), 6-0 over McCartney Kessler in the first round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.
Impact Fresh off a quarterfinal showing in Merida, Sonmez continued her good form as she battled past the No. 51-ranked American in two sets across one hour and 40 minutes. The 23-year-old from Turkey secured 65% of service points and 46% of return points in the match. Sonmez will play No. 23 seed Anna Kalinskaya next.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Prevails in Indian Wells Sonmez won 7-6 (7), 6-0 over McCartney Kessler in the first round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.
Impact Fresh off a quarterfinal showing in Merida, Sonmez continued her good form as she battled past the No. 51-ranked American in two sets across one hour and 40 minutes. The 23-year-old from Turkey secured 65% of service points and 46% of return points in the match. Sonmez will play No. 23 seed Anna Kalinskaya next.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Wins R2 in Merida Sonmez defeated Ann Li in the round of 16 of the Merida Open with a score of 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday.
Impact Sonmez won 61.7 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 58.5 percent points while serving. Sonmez won 109 points in total. Next up for her will be Spain's Cristina Bucsa.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Li vs. Sonmez Prediction at the Merida Open Akron – Thursday, February 26 In the Round of 16 at the Merida Open Akron on Thursday, Zeynep Sonmez (ranked No. 81) faces Ann Li (No. 39).Li is getting -140 odds to defe...
FEBRUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Thumping win in Merida R1 Sonmez defeated Cadence Brace in the round of 32 of the Merida Open with a score of 6-2, 6-0 on Tuesday.
Impact Sonmez converted seven break points in 11 attempts, five more than her opponent. She won 61 percent service points as well, considerably higher than Brace who won just 25 percent points while serving. Next up for Sonmez will be America's Ann Li.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Eala pays tribute to close friend Sonmez after Abu Dhabi win Alexandra Eala defeated Zeynep Sonmez in a first-round contest at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open between traiblazers and close friends, while J...
FEBRUARY 2 • WTATENNIS.COM

Iva Jovic uses advice from Novak Djokovic to upset Jasmine Paolini at Australian Open

Iva Jovic has credited Novak Djokovic for some advice that helped her recent success at the Australian Open
JANUARY 23 • Associated Press
Who is Zeynep Sonmez? Meet the Turkish star winning hearts and making history at Australian Open 2026 23-year-old Zeynep Sonmez from Turkiye is making quite the name for herself at the ongoing 2026 Australian Open. Sonmez, the World No.
JANUARY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 Coco Gauff have advanced to the third round of the Australian Open
JANUARY 21 • Associated Press
Wins again in Melbourne Sonmez won 6-2, 6-4 over Anna Bondar in the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Impact Sonmez followed up her upset of the No. 11 seed in the previous round with another strong effort as she topped the No. 74-ranked Hungarian in straight sets to reach the third round after one hour and 30 minutes on court. The Turkish qualifier finished with 24 winners compared to 20 unforced errors in the victory. Sonmez will play either Yulia Putintseva or Elsa Jacquemot (1-0 H2H) in the third round.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Canada's Stakusic leaves court in a wheelchair as Australian Open warms up

Priscilla Hon has helped her Canadian opponent Marina Stakusic leave the court in a wheelchair during the Australian Open
JANUARY 19 • Associated Press
Upsets No. 11 seed in Melbourne Sonmez won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 over Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Impact Sonmez turned in one of the biggest upsets on day one in Melbourne as she downed the No. 11 seed from Russia in three sets after two hours and 37 minutes on court. It marks the first win for the 23-year-old from Turkey at the Australian Open in what is her second appearance in the main draw. Sonmez will play either Anna Bondar (0-1 H2H) or Elizabeth Mandlik (0-1 H2H) in the second round.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Hot shots and Turkish history: Sonmez upsets Alexandrova at Australian Open Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish woman in the Open Era to win a match at the Australian Open after upsetting Ekaterina Alexandrova in...
JANUARY 18 • WTATENNIS.COM

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open
JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park
JANUARY 18 • Associated Press
Cruises to AO main round Sonmez defeated Amiella Mojzis in the third round of the Australian Open qualifiers with a score of 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday.
Impact Sonmez registered 19 winners in the match, nine more than her opponent. She produced four aces as well. It will be the second time Sonmez will feature in the main round of the Australian Open. She will start her campaign with the match against Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Wins R1 in Chennai Sonmez defeated Tatiana Prozorova in the round of 32 of the Chennai Open with a score of 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday.
Impact Sonmez converted six break points in the match, two more than her opponent. She won 59.1 percent service points as well. In comparison, her opponent won 47.8 percent points while serving. Next up for Sonmez will be Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee.
OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Secures early win in Ningbo Sonmez won 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 over Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of Ningbo on Monday.
Impact Coming off a loss in the first round of qualifying in Wuhan, Sonmez bounced back with a comeback win over the No. 114-ranked qualifier that spanned two hours and 10 minutes. The 23-year-old from Turkey, who also qualified for the main draw, got the victory despite winning three fewer points than Sasnovich in the match. Sonmez will face either No. 5 seed Clara Tauson (1-0 H2H) or Ajla Tomljanovic next.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sasnovich vs. Sonmez Prediction at the Ningbo Open - Monday, October 13 - Bleacher Nation Zeynep Sonmez (No. 77) will face Aliaksandra Sasnovich (No. 114) in the Round of 32 at the Ningbo Open on Monday, October 13.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Cements R3 spot in Beijing Sonmez defeated Clara Tauson in the round of 64 of the China Open with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 on Saturday.
Impact Sonmez converted five break points in the match. Other than that, she won 58 percent service points as well. Next up for Sonmez will be Russia's Anastasia Potapova.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Upsets No. 10 seed in Beijing R2 Sonmez won 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 over Clara Tauson in the second round of Beijing on Saturday.
Impact Sonmez turned in one of the biggest wins of her career so far she upset the No. 12-ranked Dane in a three-set tussle that spanned two hours and one minute. The 23-year-old from Turkey had not posted consecutive wins at tour level since Wimbledon. Sonmez will look to keep it going in the third round against No. 59-ranked Anastasia Potapova.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Hot shot: Zeynep Sonmez's precision-guided forehand in Beijing Which shot from Zeynep Sonmez was better in this exchange against Clara Tauson in the China Open second round -- the angled volley from her...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • WTATENNIS.COM
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