Sonay Kartal made it to the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open overcoming world number six Elina Svitolina. The British player also overcame Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals. Kartal's performance marked a significant upset and emphasized her resurgence in the tournament. Her victory over Svitolina in particular was remarkable as she had not previously beaten the top six player. Kartal's performance has drawn attention and could signal a strong run in the tournament.