KARTAL SHOWS GIRL POWER

SONAY KARTAL hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes when she makes her Centre Court debut at Wimbledon today.

- BY YASMIN SYED

The British No.3 - through to the second week of a major tournament for the first time in her career - is just 5ft 4in and known for her muscular physique.

But the Brighton-based star (left) said: “I wasn't always strong. I used to hate fitness.

Lockdown happened, I had nothing to do, I turned to it as a bit of an escape.