Sonay Kartal makes history by reaching biggest final of her career in Wuhan
Kartal continued her brilliant week by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a gutsy 7-6 (11-9), 7-6 (7-5) victory in the semi-finals
British tennis player Sonay Kartal made history at the Wuhan Open tournament in China by defeating Jelena Ostapenko, reaching her biggest final career. The 24-year-old, who had missed six months of the season due to a back injury, broke the record for the lowest-ranked WTA 1000 finalist since its introduction in 2009. Kartal triumphed over Ostapenko with a fierce two-hour match, saving all six set points she faced, and winning the first tiebreak 7-6 (11-9).
She also won the second tiebreak 7-5, securing her 2-0 victory. Kartal will face either Iga Swiatek or Maja Chwalinska in the final, with the latter taking place later on Saturday.
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