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Jessica Pegula shares why she ‘loves’ watching Sonay Kartal play, ‘She’s so good’

Sonay Kartal delivered a standout performance at the Wuhan Open, reaching the final after just three tournaments since returning from a prolonged injury. The British player dominated her path to the title match, defeating top-ranked opponents including Jasmine Paolini, Elina Svitolina, and Jelena Ostapenko—each victory propelling her back into the world’s top 50, a ranking she hadn’t held since before the tournament.

Kartal’s gritty baseline game and relentless groundstrokes earned praise from fellow stars, with world No. 4 Jessica Pegula calling her ‘no-nonsense’ attitude and skill a joy to watch.

Despite falling to Poland’s Maja Chwalinska in straight sets, Kartal’s run proved her readiness to reclaim her place among the sport’s elite.

Chwalinska, who claimed her first WTA title in Wuhan, silenced doubters with her own dominant display. The 25-year-old had previously lost the 2024 French Open final to Mirra Andreeva, but her victory here marked a career-defining moment.

Kartal’s rise and Chwalinska’s breakthrough highlight a resurgent wave of talent in women’s tennis, as both players continue to push boundaries in a competitive field.

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