Fresh off injury, Britain's Sonay Kartal keeps her comeback rolling with a straight-sets win over Anhelina Kalinina in Wuhan.
Sonay Kartal is making her return from injury count. The British player knocked out Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to book a place in the second round of the Wuhan Open.
The win is a notable one. Kalinina is a top-50 opponent, so this is a quality scalp for Kartal, who has looked sharp and confident since getting back on court after her spell on the sidelines.
Coming back from injury is rarely smooth. Players often need time to rebuild rhythm, trust their bodies and find their best level again. Kartal has appeared to skip much of that adjustment, stacking up strong performances and turning them into results against established opposition.
She now moves on in Wuhan with momentum behind her and a clear message to the rest of the draw: she is fit, she is playing well, and she is not just happy to be back. The next round will show how far this run can go.
