- Sonay Kartal secured one of the best victories of her career by defeating world number six Elina Svitolina 6-2 2-6 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.
- The 24-year-old British player was competing in just her third tournament following a six-month lay-off due to a back injury.
- The victory sees Kartal advance to the semi-finals of a WTA 1000 tournament for the first time.
- Her impressive run in Wuhan has also featured victories against ninth seed Belinda Bencic and former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini.
- Kartal said: “I’m super proud of the determination I managed to show in that match and I think it was solid composure throughout. I’m breaking new ground this week.”
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