Ukrainian professional tennis player, 1997-born
British player Sonay Kartal has reached the Wuhan Open final after a gripping semi-final, surviving multiple set points against Ostapenko and overcoming back injury woes to extend her remarkable comeback. She now faces either Swiatek or Chwalinska in Sunday’s final.
Czech Republic has secured the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating Britain 2-0 to claim their 12th title. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova led the charge, delivering straight-set wins for a dominant performance. Barbora Strycova marks her first win as captain, while Britain’s squad features rising players but falls short in Shenzhen.