The 24-year-old to become new British No 1Biggest final of career after six months out with injurySonay Kartals dream comeback continues as the Briton beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets on Saturday to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open. Kartal was behind in both sets and fought off six set points to claim a 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5) win over the former French Open champion in her second tour-level tournament back after injury.The 24-year-old, who started this week ranked wor...
Kartal battles past Ostapenko in Wuhan to secure spot in first WTA 1000 final
The Guardian - 17 Oct 2026 12:26
The 24-year-old to become new British No 1Biggest final of career after six months out with injurySonay Kartals dream comeback continues as the Briton beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets on Saturday to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open. Kartal was behind in both sets and fought off six set points to claim a 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5) win over the former French Open champion in her second tour-level tournament back after injury.The 24-year-old, who started this week ranked wor...
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