Making history at the Australian Open: Zeynep Sönmez's second-round opponent determined
National tennis player Zeynep Sönmez's opponent in the second round of the Australian Open will be Hungarian athlete Anna Bondar.
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The opponent that Zeynep Sönmez, who is competing in the Australian Open—the season's first grand slam tournament held in Melbourne, Australia—will face in the second round has been determined. Zeynep Sönmez, who is in the main draw for women's singles, will take to the court against world number 74 Anna Bondar in the next round.
Anna Bondar advanced to the second round by defeating her American opponent Elizabeth Mandlik in straight sets, 6-0 and 6-4. The match lasted a total of one hour and 9 minutes. With this victory, Bondar secured her place in the second round and became Zeynep Sönmez's opponent.
The second-round match between Zeynep Sönmez and Anna Bondar will take place on Wednesday, January 21.