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Zeynep Sonmez advances to Merida Open quarterfinals

Turkish tennis star Zeynep Sonmez journey from Istanbul to WTA glory at the Merida Open, November 4, 2024. (Collage by Mehmet Akbas/Türkiye Today)
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Turkish tennis star Zeynep Sonmez journey from Istanbul to WTA glory at the Merida Open, November 4, 2024. (Collage by Mehmet Akbas/Türkiye Today)
February 28, 2025 04:16 PM GMT+03:00

Zeynep Sonmez reached the of the Women's Tournament held in Mexico.

Ranked 88th in the world, faced world number 37, Poland's , in the "hard court" tournament in the city of Merida.

Zeynep won the first set 6-3, leading the match 1-0. In the second set, Zeynep was ahead 3-1 when Linette sustained an and could not continue the match. Due to Linette's injury, Zeynep advanced to the quarterfinals.

Zeynep will face the top seed of the tournament and world number 10, from the USA, in the quarterfinals tomorrow at 03:00 AM (Turkey time).

Who is Zeynep Sonmez?

One of the rising stars of Turkish tennis, Zeynep Sonmez has become a prominent figure in recent years due to her performance in international tournaments.

With her achievements on the professional tennis circuit, the national athlete aims to represent Türkiye at the highest levels in women's tennis.

Zeynep Sonmez reached her career-highest ranking of 130th in the WTA rankings released on July 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone in her career.

February 28, 2025 04:16 PM GMT+03:00
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