Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez faces Dayana Yastremska in Hong Kong opener
The gist
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez, ranked No. 67, is set to face Dayana Yastremska in the Hong Kong Tennis Open first round.
Sonmez is the highest-ranked Turkish player in WTA rankings history, with the head-to-head tied 1-1.
How it unfolded
- 2024Sonmez won her first Hologic WTA Tour title at the Merida Open Akron, a hard-court event in Merida, Mexico.
- May 18, 2026She moved to a career-high ranking of No. 59, becoming the highest-ranked Turkish player in WTA rankings history.
- Sep 1, 2026Coco Gauff ousted Sonmez to take the 2026 US Open Round 2 spot.