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Wakana Sonobe, the great promise of the world tennis that continues to amaze

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 3 Feb 2025

Wakana Sonobe wins in Abu Dhabi. Photo: gettyimages

No one could have foreseen such an abrupt and brilliant breakthrough like the one Wakana Sonobe is experiencing at the start of this season. The newly crowned champion of the 2025 Australian Open in the junior category has made it to the second round of the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi 2025, following up on her victories from the previous phase. She defeated Yuan by 6-4 6-3 and shows truly impressive potential at just 17 years old. Are we witnessing a new budding star?

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