Zeynep Sönmez Defeats Ann Li at Guangzhou Open

Turkish professional tennis player Zeynep Sönmez advanced to the second round of the Guangzhou Open after defeating her opponent in a match held in China. Her progress is attracting attention within Turkish tennis, as she continues to perform on an international stage with short-term goals in mind. While specific score details and official records are not yet available in this report, confirmed information will be updated once provided by tournament organizers.

Born on April 30, 2002, in Istanbul, Sönmez is currently ranked number 74 in the WTA singles rankings as of July 14, 2025. She has achieved four ITF singles titles despite her young age and previously represented Turkey at the Billie Jean King Cup in 2022 with a record of three wins and one loss.

In late 2023, Sönmez qualified for the main draw of Roland Garros, becoming one of only two Turkish female players to reach this stage that year. She also had notable performances at Wimbledon and the US Open qualifiers in 2024 before winning her first WTA title at the Merida Open after defeating American Ann Li.

However, Sönmez lost to United States player Ann Li with a score of 6-3 and 6-1 during the second round of another tournament. This defeat ended her participation at that event.