Sonay Kartal Relies on Power to Overcome Height Disadvantage at Wimbledon
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Summary
Sonay Kartal, Wimbledon's smallest player, relies on power and speed to compensate for her lack of height. She draws inspiration from Jasmine Paolini, another short tennis player who achieved success at Wimbledon.
Key quotes
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"given how many lobs went over her head"
"Yes,
Kartal said she has taken confidence from the success of the diminutive Italian Jasmine Paolini (also 5ft 4in), who was Wimbledon runner-up last year.
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