Kartal Stuns Top-Five Andreeva, reaches china Open Quarterfinals
Beijing, China – In a stunning upset at the China Open, British number four Sonay Kartal secured the most significant victory of her career, defeating world number five Mirra Andreeva in a captivating three-set match.Kartal prevailed 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 after a grueling two hours and 25 minutes on court, marking her first win against a top-10 ranked opponent.
This breakthrough performance propels Kartal into the quarterfinals of a WTA 1000 event for the first time,signaling a potential turning point in her career trajectory. The win not only elevates her profile on the international stage but also demonstrates the growing depth of British tennis talent. Kartal’s success in Beijing will undoubtedly inspire aspiring players back home and further solidify her position as a rising star to watch.
“She’s [Andreeva] a top-10 player for a very good reason,” Kartal acknowledged after the match. “She made me play my best tennis today, so credit to her, but I’m super happy with the level I managed out there.”
The tournament also saw a major shock as world number two Iga Swiatek was defeated by American 16th seed Emma Navarro.Navarro, who had previously struggled against Swiatek, winning no more than three games in their prior encounters, secured a decisive 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 victory in Beijing.
