TUR

Zeynep Sonmez

WTA Tour World #67 Counter-Puncher
World #67
Updated: 2026-06-01
Zeynep Sonmez
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Player Profile

BornApril 30, 2002
Height1.70 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Proโ€”
CoachIssam Jellali
Nationality TUR
Prize Money$1,775,769
Tour Titles1
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Current Equipment โ€” 2025โ€“26

Racquet Pure Drive 2021 Retail frame
Strings RPM Blast Full polyester
Shoes Babolat
Clothing Babolat
String tension
Not confirmed
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.

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Racquet Specs

FramePure Drive 2021
BrandBabolat
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Zeynep Sonmez is a counter-puncher โ€” one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Zeynep wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The Pure Drive 2021 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. RPM Blast is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

1
WTA Titles
245โ€“167
Career W-L
59%
Win Rate
#59
Career High
$1,775,769
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R3
Roland Garros
R1
Wimbledon
R3
US Open
R2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zeynep Sonmez plays with the Pure Drive 2021 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Zeynep Sonmez uses RPM Blast โ€” 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. Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.
Zeynep Sonmez wears Babolat 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 21โ€“24 kg (46โ€“53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.