US EditionZeynep Sönmez Rushes to Aid Ballkid During Australian Open Upset Win
Sonmez stopped play to assist a fainting ballkid during her opening match and later advanced with a surprise win at the Australian Open.
- On Jan 20, Turkish 23-year-old Zeynep Sonmez emerged as a crowd favourite after helping a ball girl on day one and beat Hungarian Anna Bondar 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round at Melbourne Park.
- Warm conditions at Melbourne Park produced heat-related cramps for players, while organisers halted ground-pass sales within an hour, disappointing fans who queued under a hot sun.
- At 1130 GMT, Sonmez's match was listed in the day's order of play and appeared among Reuters' main showcourt highlights.
- Media attention around the tournament paired Sonmez's victory with other headline results, framing her progress as a 'dream Melbourne run' that soaked up strong crowd support.
- The Australian Open opened on Jan 18 and the event's early days featured top names in action, including Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, while order-of-play listings showed Sonmez competing amid a packed schedule.
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