Sönmez reaches new peak as Turkish tennis star climbs to No. 54 (opens original article in a new tab)

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez achieved a career-high No. 54 in WTA rankings, driven by strong performances on grass courts and victories over top opponents.

• Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez reached No. 54 in WTA rankings, a career high for a Turkish woman in singles.
• Sönmez advanced to the second round at the Lexus Nottingham Open, defeating Leylah Fernandez and losing to Viktorija Golubic in three sets.
• Her ranking improvement follows consistent performances across multiple surfaces and a notable win over Jasmine Paolini in 2026.