Zeynep Sonmez
🇹🇷 Turkey | Age 24 | 1.7 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Coach: Issam Jellali / Sırrı Can Yılmaz
WTA rank
#59
Current setup
Babolat Pure Drive 2021, RPM Blast
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Shoes
Asics
Clothing
Asics
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
Counter-Puncher
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
1
Career W-L
257–175
Win rate
59.5%
Career high
#48
Prize money
$2.2M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q3 '24
Roland Garros
R1 '24 '25 '26
Wimbledon
Q1 '23
US Open
Q1 '23
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R3 | R1 | R2 | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R3 | R2 |
| 2024 | Q3 | R1 | Q3 | Q3 |
| 2023 | – | – | Q1 | Q1 |
Similar players: counter-punchers
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes AsicsClothing Asics❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Zeynep Sonmez plays with the Pure Drive 2021 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Zeynep Sonmez uses RPM Blast — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Zeynep Sonmez's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Zeynep Sonmez wears Asics on the WTA Tour.
Zeynep Sonmez's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The Pure Drive 2021 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try RPM Blast at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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