Sonay Kartal Reaches Wimbledon Third Round with Straight-Set Win

British tennis player Sonay Kartal has advanced to the third round of Wimbledon 2025 with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Viktoriya Tomova. Kartal, who is ranked within the top 50 this season, demonstrated strong form on her favored Court Three, continuing a breakthrough performance that included a previous upset over 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko. Despite morning rain delaying play, Kartal capitalized on Tomova's limited movement and secured the win in just over an hour, marking her second consecutive year reaching the third round at Wimbledon. Kartal expressed growing confidence in her game and emphasized her aim to consistently perform at this level. Observers noted her solid, clean hitting and competitive mindset, with fellow British players among those watching her progress. This victory positions Kartal to attempt advancing further at a grand slam, potentially reaching the fourth round for the first time.