Wang Xinyu (R) greets Zeynep Sonmez after the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu lost to Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye 7-5, 7-5 in the women's singles second round at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Both players broke back and forth in the first set until Sonmez clinched a 7-5 win. After they tied at 5-5 in the second set, Sonmez played more aggressively to seal the victory with another 7-5.

Wang shone at the Berlin Open last month to reach her first WTA Tour final, but the 23-year-old Chinese player failed to maintain the momentum at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Sonmez, 23, will continue to create her best result in Grand Slams after securing a berth in the last 32. ■

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu reacts during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Wang Xinyu hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Wang Xinyu of China and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)