Sonay Kartal
Sonay Kartal is one of the most exciting rising talents in British women’s tennis. The right-hander, who grew up in Brighton, climbed rapidly up the WTA Tour to reach a career-high ranking inside the world’s top 50 and won her first WTA Tour title in Monastir. Known for an aggressive, all-court game and a fearless competitive streak, Kartal reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in 2025 — beating a Grand Slam champion along the way — and has established herself among the leading names in British women’s tennis.
Player Profile
| Full name | Sonay Kartal |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 2001 |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 5ft 4in / 163cm |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Highest ranking | World No. 44 |
| Grand Slam titles | 0 |
Career Form & Notable Results
| Indian Wells 2026 | Fourth round — beat Madison Keys before retiring injured vs Rybakina |
|---|---|
| Wimbledon 2025 | Fourth round — beat 18th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the opening round; first Grand Slam last 16 |
| Monastir (Jasmin Open) 2024 | Championmaiden WTA Tour title |
Playing Style & Strengths
Kartal is an aggressive, all-court competitor who looks to take the initiative in rallies rather than wait for opponents to err. She moves well, takes the ball on early, and commits to her shots with a confidence that has carried her through the rankings at pace.
Her two-handed backhand is a reliable foundation, and her willingness to vary her game and come forward gives her more than one way to win a point. As a player still establishing herself at the top level, the priorities are sustaining that level across a full season and against the most powerful hitters, but her competitive instincts and shot-making have already delivered statement results.
Kartal Betting Tips & Predictions
Kartal is an interesting each-way and head-to-head proposition as a rising player capable of upsetting higher-ranked opponents, as her Wimbledon win over Ostapenko showed. Her home support during the British grass-court season can lift her level, while the variance typical of a player still establishing herself at the top is worth factoring into outright markets.
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