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Kartal battles past Ostapenko in Wuhan to secure spot in first WTA 1000 final

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 17 October 2026 at 11:26 pm

Kartal battles past Ostapenko in Wuhan to secure spot in first WTA 1000 final

The 24-year-old to become new British No 1 Biggest final of career after six months out with injury Sonay Kartal’s dream comeback continues as the Briton beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open.

Kartal hit back from 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 only her second tour-level tournament back after injury.

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Kartal battles past Ostapenko in Wuhan to secure spot in first WTA 1000 final

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