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Sonay Kartal beats Jelena Ostapenko to reach Wuhan Open final

Outlets agree that Sonay Kartal defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open final, marking her biggest final after a six-month injury.

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At a glance

  • Sonay Kartal defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko to advance to the Wuhan Open final.23
  • Reaching the final in Wuhan marks the largest final of Kartal's career.12
  • Kartal achieved the victory following a six-month injury lay-off.23

Britain's Sonay Kartal earned a spot in the Wuhan Open final by defeating Jelena Ostapenko.123

Kartal won the match in straight sets, taking both sets 7-6.12

Ostapenko is a former French Open champion.23

The milestone represents the biggest final appearance of Kartal's career.12

Her run comes after returning from a six-month injury lay-off.23

Where sources agree

  • Kartal defeated Ostapenko at the Wuhan Open3 of 3
  • Kartal reached the biggest final of her career2 of 3
  • Kartal returned from a six-month injury lay-off2 of 3
  • Ostapenko is a former French Open champion2 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsSonay Kartal makes history by reaching biggest final of her career in Wuhan ↗
  2. 2The GuardianKartal battles past Ostapenko in Wuhan to secure spot in first WTA 1000 final ↗
  3. 3BBC SportKartal reaches Wuhan final as dream week continues ↗

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