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.
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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.
Britain's Sonay Kartal is the shortest player left in the women's draw at Wimbledon but she makes up for it with power and speed around the court.
