From Sky Sports · Nigel Chiu · · 1m 10s
Sonay Kartal's Wuhan Open run sets British tennis future
New British No 1 Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan Open final after injury comeback.
In brief
New British No 1 Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan Open final after injury comeback. Sonay Kartal, the new British No 1, advanced to the Wuhan Open final after a comeback from a six-month back injury. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Sonay Kartal reaches Wuhan Open final
Sonay Kartal advanced to the Wuhan Open final after an injury comeback.
Kartal's injury comeback
Kartal returned from a six-month back injury to reach the Wuhan Open final.
WTA rankings climb
Kartal is up to 50th on the WTA rankings after her Wuhan Open run.
Wuhan Open final result
Kartal lost 2-6 6-4 6-2 to Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open final.
Kartal's tournament wins
Kartal defeated Tokyo Olympic champion Belinda Bencic, Jasmine Paolini, Elina Svitolina and Jelena Ostapenko in Wuhan.
Kartal's injury history
Kartal retired from Indian Wells in March due to a stress fracture in her back.
Kartal's ranking protection
Kartal used her protected ranking to enter tournaments over the next 12 months.
Kartal's future plans
Kartal will withdraw from the Japan Open to recover before concluding her season in China, Hong Kong or India.
The key point
Sonay Kartal, the new British No 1, advanced to the Wuhan Open final after a comeback from a six-month back injury.
