Author: Elif Sena Darbaz

Zeynep Sönmez is rewriting the story of Turkish tennis, climbing to a career-high of 91 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings after claiming the first WTA title of her career in Merida, Mexico. She has joined Çağla Büyükakçay as the only two Turkish women to achieve such a feat, marking a milestone for a nation still nurturing its tennis culture. Her rise not only elevates Türkiye’s global visibility in sports but also inspires a new generation of players aiming to shine on the international stage. Tennis is still gaining ground in Türkiye, but the foundation is promising. According to…