Sonay Kartal is a professional British tennis player with a career-high ranking of No. 44 and one WTA title to her name. She made a significant mark in her career by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in 2025, marking her Grand Slam breakthrough.
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Born on 28 October 2001 in Sidcup, Kartal is 163 cm tall, approximately 5 feet 4 inches, and currently resides in Brighton. She is coached by Ben Reeves and Julie Hobbs and trains at the Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club. Kartal's favorite tournament is Wimbledon, and she is often referred to by her nickname, "Karts."
In addition to tennis, Kartal enjoys music, attending concerts, and watching football, particularly supporting Brighton & Hove Albion. She has Turkish heritage from her father's side and is known for her love of karaoke, claiming she could perform any ABBA song. In her youth, she also played football and cricket.
Kartal comes from a family with two older siblings, a brother and a sister. Her tennis idols include Kim Clijsters, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray. She began playing tennis at the age of six, inspired by her older brother, who played at the county level. After some encouragement from her coach Julie Hobbs, Kartal took to the court and has been dedicated to the sport ever since. Initially, she played left-handed but switched to right-handed after a year and a half.