British Tennis Player Sonay Kartal Reaches Wimbledon Fourth Round

Sonay Kartal, a rising British tennis star ranked 51st globally, is making headlines at Wimbledon 2025 as she advances to the fourth round, marking her best Grand Slam performance. Known for her energetic play and distinctive collection of 14 tattoos, Kartal attributes personal and motivational meanings to many of her inks, such as a paw print honoring her late golden retriever and a wrist tattoo symbolizing bravery during a critical phase in her career and health challenges. Despite her success, she remains open to adding a 15th tattoo to commemorate her Wimbledon achievements, seeking creative ideas while ruling out obvious Wimbledon symbols like strawberries. Kartal's journey includes overcoming early career struggles and a health scare earlier in the year, with tattoos serving as reminders of her resilience and milestones, including her debut for Team GB in the Billie Jean King Cup and her first WTA Tour title. Off the court, Kartal's background reflects her Turkish heritage and personal life, including a past relationship with bodybuilder Luke Ogbourn, though current details remain private. Her unique blend of athletic skill, personal storytelling through tattoos, and steady climb in professional tennis has made her a notable figure and the last remaining British woman in this year's Wimbledon tournament.