Turkish tennis fans have a new reason to celebrate as Zeynep Sonmez has blazed her way into national sporting history. Ranked World No.88, Sonmez became the first player from Turkey to reach the third round in singles at a Grand Slam during the Open Era, marking a breakthrough moment on one of the sport’s grandest stages.
With her sharp game and unwavering composure, Sonmez stormed through the opening rounds, dispatching formidable opponents with the kind of confidence that suggests this won’t be her last headline. Her success is a moment of pride not just for her, but for every aspiring tennis player in Turkey who dares to dream of competing among the world’s elite.
Sonmez’s achievement amplifies the growing presence of Turkish athletes in global tennis. It represents years of discipline, training, and belief, and captures the growing momentum of the sport back home. From local courts in Ankara and Istanbul to the roaring stands of an international Grand Slam, her journey is inspiring fans and fuelling dreams.
As she steps into the third round, all eyes will be on how far she can go—but no matter the outcome, her place in the history books is already secured. Zeynep Sonmez hasn’t just played her way into a new tier of competition; she’s ignited a movement.
Historic moment for Turkish tennis 🇹🇷
World No.88 Zeynep Sonmez is the first player from Turkey to reach the third round in singles at a Grand Slam in the Open Era! #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/XXW3r2PoPX
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2025
Sonmez in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.88, the Turk has a 17-16 match record in 2025. Zeynep is currently having a run in Wimbledon where she bested the world no.52 Jaqueline Cristian 7-6(3) 6-3 and the world no.32 Xinyu Wang 7-5 7-5.
