Sonay Kartal
🇬🇧 Great Britain | Age 24 | 1.63 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2019 | Coach: Julie Hobbs
WTA rank
#52
Current setup
Babolat Pure Drive 100, RPM Blast
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Shoes
Adidas
Clothing
Under Armour
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
1
Career W-L
178–71
Win rate
71.5%
Career high
#44
Prize money
$2.0M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '23
Roland Garros
Q1 '23
Wimbledon
R1 '22 '23
US Open
Q1 '22
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | – | – | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R2 | R4 | R1 |
| 2024 | – | – | R3 | Q3 |
| 2023 | Q1 | Q1 | R1 | – |
| 2022 | – | – | R1 | Q1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes AdidasClothing Under Armour❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Sonay Kartal plays with the Pure Drive 100 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Sonay Kartal uses Babolat RPM Blast — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Sonay Kartal's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Sonay Kartal wears Adidas on the WTA Tour.
Sonay Kartal's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Pure Drive 100 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Babolat RPM Blast or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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