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Sonay Kartal speaks immediately after becoming first British player to reach the Wuhan Open final, ‘I’m very proud’

Sonay Kartal secured a historic spot in the Wuhan Open final by overcoming Jelena Ostapenko in a pair of hard-fought tiebreaks. This victory marks a significant milestone for the 24-year-old, who is competing in only her third tournament following a six-month injury layoff.

By advancing, she becomes the first British woman to reach this stage of the competition and is set to reclaim the status of British number one. Reflecting on the win, Kartal expressed immense pride in her mental resilience during what she described as one of the most demanding matches of her professional career.

She now looks forward to the championship round after maintaining a 5-0 record throughout the event.

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