Briton Sonay Kartel reaches Wuhan WTA 1000 final
Briton Sonay Kartel, ranked 170th, beat Jelena Ostapenko to book a spot in the Wuhan WTA 1000 final against Maja Chwalinska, highlighting a breakthrough week for the 24‑year‑old.
Key points
- Kartel, world No. 170, advanced to the Wuhan WTA 1000 final after defeating Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(9), 7-6(5).
- She recorded wins over Anhelina Kalinina, Belinda Bencic, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina earlier in the tournament.
- The final on Sunday will pit Kartel against Maja Chwalinska at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center.
- Kartel previously won a WTA title in Monastir in 2024.
Sonay Kartal advances to Wuhan WTA 1000 final
Sonay Kartal, ranked 170th in the world, qualified on Saturday for the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan, China.
The semifinal was played at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center, where Kartal defeated Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5). She reached the final.
During the week, Kartal recorded victories over Anhelina Kalinina, Belinda Bencic, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina before the Ostapenko win.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, 18 October, and will feature Kartal against Maja Chwalinska.
Kartal, a 24‑year‑old native of Sidcup in southeast London, previously captured a WTA title in Monastir in 2024.
Your questions, answered
Who will Sonay Kartel face in the Wuhan WTA 1000 final?
She will play Maja Chwalinska in the final.
What was Sonay Kartel’s world ranking when she reached the Wuhan final?
She was ranked 170th in the world.
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