Sonay Kartal continued her post‑injury resurgence by defeating fifth‑seed Elina Svitova in the quarter‑finals of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday, securing a place in the tournament’s semi‑finals.
The match was described as hard‑fought, with Kartal prevailing over the Ukrainian former world No 2 despite Svitova’s higher ranking and seeding.
Kartal’s victory extends a winning streak that began after a lengthy lay‑off due to injury, highlighting her rapid return to competitive form on the WTA Tour.
Svitova entered the encounter as the tournament’s fifth seed, reflecting her status among the top players on the circuit.
With the win, Kartal advances to the semi‑finals of the Wuhan Open, a premier WTA event held in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where she will compete for a place in the final.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
