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

Detail	Info
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

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Kartal reached a career-high of world No. 44 in 2025, the product of one of the fastest rises among British players in recent seasons. After years on the ITF circuit she broke through at WTA Tour level and into the world’s top 50, establishing herself among the leading British women. For her live results, current tournament and next opponent, see our Sonay Kartal next match guide.

Selected recent results:

Tournament	Result	Notable
Wimbledon 2025	Fourth round	beat 18th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the opening round; first Grand Slam last 16
Monastir (Jasmin Open) 2024	Champion	maiden 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.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Achievement	Detail
Jasmin Open (Monastir) 2024	Won her maiden WTA Tour title
Wimbledon 2025	Reached the fourth round for the first time, beating 18th seed Jelena Ostapenko

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	0 (best result: fourth round)
WTA Tour titles	1 (Monastir 2024)
Best Grand Slam run	Wimbledon fourth round (2025)
Highest ranking	World No. 44

Head-to-Head Records

Kartal is in the early stage of building her record against the established names, but has already shown she can beat them: her opening-round win over former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko at Wimbledon 2025 was a statement result. She is part of a strong British contingent alongside the likes of Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu.

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

Tournament Schedule

Kartal contests all four Grand Slams and an expanding WTA Tour schedule, with the British grass-court swing and Wimbledon carrying particular significance given her home support. For her current entry list, draw, next opponent and how to watch, see our Sonay Kartal next match guide and the WTA Tour hub.

Sonay 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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FAQs

What is Sonay Kartal’s career-high ranking?

Kartal reached a career-high of world No. 44 in 2025. Track the live standings on our WTA rankings page.

How many titles has Sonay Kartal won?

One WTA Tour singles title, the 2024 Jasmin Open in Monastir, her maiden tour-level crown.

What is Sonay Kartal’s best Grand Slam result?

The fourth round, reached at Wimbledon in 2025, where she beat 18th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the opening round.

Where is Sonay Kartal from?

Kartal was born in Sidcup and grew up in Brighton and Hove, England. She represents Great Britain.

What is Sonay Kartal’s playing style?

Kartal is an aggressive, all-court player who takes the ball early and looks to dictate rallies, traits that have driven her rapid rise up the WTA rankings.

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