Who is Zeynep Sonmez? The Turkish tennis star behind Wimbledon’s watermelon symbol debate

A small watermelon accessory on Zeynep Sonmez’s racket drew significant attention at Wimbledon. This symbol represents Palestinian identity and solidarity, carrying the flag’s colors. Sonmez explained she used the accessory after a brooch was disallowed by officials. She questioned the differing rules for expressing support for Ukraine and Palestine. Sonmez, a rising Turkish tennis star, made history with her WTA ranking.