Maja Chwalinska vs. Sonay Kartal | 2026 Wuhan Final | WTA Match Highlights
WTA · Oct 18
Sonay Kartal
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Sonay Kartal is a British professional tennis player. She has career-high rankings of world No. 44 in singles, achieved on 14 July 2025, and world No. 171 in doubles, achieved on 5 January 2026. Kartal has won one WTA Tour title and 14 ITF titles, all in singles. She is the current British No. 2 women's singles player.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Born
- 10/28/2001
Career snapshot
Sonay Kartal has a career singles record of 39–30 (57% wins), with 1 title from 1 final. Strongest on hard (27–15, 64%). Last 20 matches: 12–8. Most-played opponent: Elina Svitolina (3 meetings, trails 1–2).
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News & highlights
Jessica Pegula reveals why she is a big fan of Sonay Kartal – ‘I love watching this girl’
Jessica Pegula "really enjoys watching" Sonay Kartal play tennis. The post Jessica Pegula reveals why she is a big fan of Sonay Kartal – ‘I love watching this girl’ appeared first on Tennis365.
tennis365·
Kartal misses out on Wuhan Open title against Chwalinska
Britain's Sonay Kartal misses out on the Wuhan Open title after a 2-6 6-4 6-2 defeat by French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska. The final caps a remarkable run for Kartal in only her third event since returning from a six-month lay-off with a back injury.
bbc·
Sonay Kartal falls short in Wuhan Open final
Sonay Kartal's quest for a first WTA 1000 triumph fell short on Sunday as she was beaten 6, 2, 4-6, 6-2 by Maja Chwalińska at the Wuhan Open.
espn·
Sonay Kartal Finalist Speech | 2026 Wuhan
Tennis Channel · Oct 18
Britain's Kartal misses out on biggest title of her career
Britain's Sonay Kartal misses out on the biggest title of her career as she fades in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.
bbc·
Dictating the tempo 💪Sonay Kartal starts strong against Chwalinska!#dongfengvoyahwuhanopen
WTA · Oct 18
The rest is still unwritten! 📖 Sonay Kartal defeats Ostapenko to reach the final in Wuhan. #WTA
WTA · Oct 17
Sonay Kartal is a WTA 1000 finalist! #dongfengvoyahwuhanopen #WTA #tennis
WTA · Oct 17
Ice in her veins ❄️Sonay Kartal leads over Ostapenko in Wuhan!#dongfengvoyahwuhanopen
WTA · Oct 17
Sonay Kartal and Jelena Ostapenko meet again this time in Wuhan semifinals! 🔥#dongfengvoyahwuhanopen
WTA · Oct 17
WTA Rankings: Alex Eala drops, Elena Rybakina’s lead reduced, Maja Chwalinska +11, Sonay Kartal +121
This way for your latest WTA Rankings. The post WTA Rankings: Alex Eala drops, Elena Rybakina’s lead reduced, Maja Chwalinska +11, Sonay Kartal +121 appeared first on Tennis365.
tennis365·
Inside British number one Kartal's remarkable comeback
Six months ago, Sonay Kartal could not brush her teeth without "being in agony" - now she's the British number one after three events back from a long-term back injury.
bbc·
Kartal reflects on becoming British number one
Sonay Kartal reflects on becoming British number one after reaching the final of the Wuhan Open.
bbc·
Kartal denied biggest win of career after Chwalinska fightback in Wuhan Open final
French Open finalist wins 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 for her first titleKartal will become new British No 1 after record runSonay Kartal missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run at the Wuhan Open ended in a final defeat by Maja Chwalinska.Kartal has enjoyed h…
guardian·
Maja Chwalinska and Sonay Kartal ranking points and prize money after Wuhan Open final
Chwalinska secured her maiden title at the WTA 1000 event! The post Maja Chwalinska and Sonay Kartal ranking points and prize money after Wuhan Open final appeared first on Tennis365.
tennis365·
Kartal reaches Wuhan final; will be new British No. 1
Sonay Kartal's dream comeback continued as she beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open.
espn·
Walking to press with Sonay Kartal after making her first WTA 1000 final! 📣 #WTA #SonayKartal
WTA · Oct 17
Sonay Kartal vs. Jelena Ostapenko | 2026 Wuhan Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights
WTA · Oct 17
Sonay Kartal and Jelena Ostapenko meet again this time in Wuhan semifinals! 🔥#dongfengvoyahwuhanopen
WTA · Oct 17