# 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.
- Title: Wuhan Open: Kartal beats Paolini, Zverev advances · Sky Sports
- Summary: Sonay Kartal stuns Jasmine Paolini to reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals as Alexander Zverev wins Shanghai Masters semi-final. Sonay Kartal, returning from six…
- Keywords: sonay kartal, jasmine paolini, elina svitolina, alexander zverev, wuhan open, shanghai masters, wta, atp, sports, Wuhan, Open, Kartal
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13599528/wuhan-open-sonay-kartal-stuns-jasmine-paolini-to-set-up-quarter-final-against-elina-svitolina-while-alexander-zverev-continues-winning-form
- Published: 2026-10-15T13:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sonay kartal, jasmine paolini, elina svitolina, alexander zverev, wuhan open, shanghai masters, wta, atp, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.