NewsZeynep Sönmez made history in Turkish tennis

Zeynep Sönmez made history in Turkish tennis

Zeynep Sönmez made history in Turkish tennis

18.05.2026 12:02

National tennis player Zeynep Sönmez rose to 59th place in the WTA rankings, achieving the best ranking in Turkish tennis history. The 24-year-old athlete surpassed Çağla Büyükakçay's record of 60th place from 2016.

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez has risen to 59th place in the women's world rankings, the best ranking in Turkish tennis history.

CLIMBED 6 STEPS 

Zeynep has climbed 6 steps in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) weekly updated ranking list. The 24-year-old athlete, who bid farewell to her last tournament, the Rome Open, in the second round, surpassed Çağla Büyükakçay, who ranked 60th in September 2016, becoming the record holder.

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