Key Highlights: Sonay Kartal has achieved the distinction of becoming the new British number one player in women’s tennis. The major career breakthrough comes following her impressive run to the final of the Wuhan Open. Kartal has reflected on the milestone as she solidifies her rapid rise on the international WTA Tour stage. Sonay Kartal ...
Key Highlights: Britain’s Sonay Kartal secured a major upset at the Wuhan Open, defeating ninth seed and world number 12 Belinda Bencic 6-0 7-5. The victory marks the second-biggest win of Kartal’s career by ranking as she continues her comeback from a six-month injury layoff caused by a back stress fracture. Kartal advances to the ...
Key Highlights World number two Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the China Open following an unexpected straight-sets defeat. Czech player Nikola Bartunkova, ranked 34th in the world, produced the major upset to dispatch the high-seeded Sabalenka. The loss marks a sudden and premature conclusion to Sabalenka’s campaign at the prominent Beijing tournament. Major Upset ...
Key Highlights Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title by defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The victory marks Rybakina’s third Grand Slam singles championship overall. Rybakina ended Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive US Open crown. Rybakina Triumphs at Flushing Meadows for Maiden US Open Title Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has claimed the 2024 ...