Zeynep Sönmez announced herself on tennis’ biggest stage with poise, power and perspective, making history for Türkiye while surviving searing Melbourne heat and a three-set battle that delivered the biggest victory of her young career.

The 23-year-old qualifier, ranked No. 112 in the WTA standings, stunned seeded Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian

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