Sonay Kartal, at 5ft 4in, is the shortest player remaining in the women's singles at Wimbledon. Despite her height, she has advanced to the fourth round, crediting her success to her speed and agility on the court. Kartal acknowledges her stature has influenced her game, forcing her to develop different skills. She draws inspiration from fellow short player Jasmine Paolini's success, highlighting that height does not define a player's ability. Kartal will make her Centre Court debut against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, expressing her pride in this achievement.
Sonay Kartal, at just 5ft 4in, is the shortest player left in the main draw of the women's singles at Wimbledon but embraces her height as a strength.
Cartal has developed exceptional speed on the court to compensate for her stature, stating, "You've got to have different skills in your locker... I've got to make up for it with speed around the court."
Inspired by Jasmine Paolini's success, Kartal believes that height is not a barrier in tennis, declaring, "She has obviously proved that you don't need height on your side. She has obviously done incredible."
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