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Kartal upsets Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals

Elena Rybakina defied expectations by overcoming world number six Elina Svitolina in a hard-fought quarterfinal at the Wuhan Open, securing her spot in the semifinals. Rybakina, who entered the match unbeaten in her quarterfinal run, took an early lead in the first set and held her nerve despite Svitolina’s strong comeback in the second.

The deciding third set hinged on a clutch break at 5-4, where Rybakina’s composure and tactical play proved decisive. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for the 23-year-old, who credited the electric atmosphere and her growing confidence on the court for the win.

Meanwhile, the other quarterfinal matchups feature Maja Chwalinska against Maria Sakkari, while Ann Li will face Iga Świątek, the tournament’s seventh seed and six-time Grand Slam champion.

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