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Wuhan Open: Kartal beats Paolini, Zverev advances
Sonay Kartal stuns Jasmine Paolini to reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals as Alexander Zverev wins Shanghai Masters semi-final.
In brief
Sonay Kartal stuns Jasmine Paolini to reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals as Alexander Zverev wins Shanghai Masters semi-final. Sonay Kartal, returning from six months injury, defeats Jasmine Paolini to set up quarter-final against Elina Svitolina at Wuhan Open while Alexander Zverev advances to Shanghai Masters…
Sonay Kartal
Sonay Kartal, returning from six months injury, defeats Jasmine Paolini in Wuhan Open.
“From my side it was a pretty flawless performance so I'm very happy with that one”
Kartal's ranking
Kartal becomes the lowest-ranked player (#170) to reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals since 2014.
Kartal's form
Kartal's performance this week puts her on the verge of a swift return to the top 100.
Zverev advances
Alexander Zverev reaches Shanghai Masters semi-finals after defeating Alex de Minaur.
Zverev's stats
Zverev made 80 per cent of his first serves and saved all five break points he faced.
Svitolina's win
Elina Svitolina beats Guo Hanyu 6-1 6-4 to reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
Next match
Kartal will face Elina Svitolina in Wuhan Open quarter-finals next.
The main idea
Sonay Kartal, returning from six months injury, defeats Jasmine Paolini to set up quarter-final against Elina Svitolina at Wuhan Open while Alexander Zverev advances to Shanghai Masters semi-finals.
