“I don’t practice at one particular club,” she said. “It’s changing, but most of the time I am traveling, so I don’t spend much time there.”
When she is home, she prefers quiet evenings with loved ones. A passionate fan of cinema, she views movies as a source of balance and strength.
“I like to go to the cinema to watch movies,” she said. “When I am at home, I prefer to stay at home, since I’m rarely there. I want to spend time with my family and loved ones.”
Her favorite films? “That’s a very difficult question,” she laughed. “I love the ‘Lord of the Rings’ series, but there are many movies I like.”
Looking Ahead
Sönmez doesn’t name a single tennis idol. Instead, she absorbs different qualities from different players, building her craft steadily and deliberately. It’s a philosophy that mirrors her path: a collection of small, meaningful steps that have brought her to the edge of something big—not just for herself, but for Turkish tennis.
As Türkiye pushes for a historic spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers, Sönmez stands at the heart of the effort: composed, determined and ready for the next challenge.
