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Updated 18/10/2026, 11:33:28 UTC

Wuhan Open is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

SportsSky Sports3m ago

Kartal hails mentality after 'dream come true' run to Wuhan Open final

Britain's Sonay Kartal says making her maiden WTA 1000 final at the Wuhan Open is a "dream come true," adding that the mental side of sport is "one of my strongest assets."

SportsSky Sports17h ago

'I'm going to enjoy every second' - Kartal prepares for first ever WTA 1000 final

Sonay Kartal has described reaching her first ever WTA 1000 final as a huge milestone after beating Jelena Ostapenko to make the Wuhan Open last two.

SportsBBC Sport21h ago

Kartal reaches Wuhan final as dream week continues

Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko to reach the Wuhan Open final in only her third event after a six-month injury lay-off.

SportsSky Sports1d ago

'One of the best weeks of my life' - Kartal feeling fresh ahead of Wuhan semi-finals

British star Sonay Kartal says she is due a couple of new tattoos after enjoying "one of the best weeks" of her life by reaching the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

SportsSky Sports1d ago

Britain's Kartal upsets Svitolina to storm into Wuhan Open semi-finals

Britain's Sonay Kartal has stormed into the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open - a WTA 1000 event - in just her third tournament back from injury.

SportsSky Sports2d ago

Kartal shocks Svitolina to reach first WTA 1000 semi-final

Highlights of the Wuhan Open quarter-final between Elina Svitolina and Sonay Kartal.

SportsBBC Sport2d ago

Kartal enjoys 'best week of career' after diving into deep end

Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.

SportsSky Sports3d ago

Kartal through to quarter-finals in Wuhan after another stunning win

Britain's Sonay Kartal thumped two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini to reach the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.

SportsSky Sports3d ago

Kartal dominates Paolini to advance in Wuhan

Highlights of the Wuhan Open round-of-16 match between Jasmine Paolini and Sonay Kartal

SportsBBC Sport3d ago

Kartal wins again as impressive comeback continues

Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.

SportsSky Sports4d ago

Tough loss for Sabalenka as Britain's Kartal earns big win over Bencic in Wuhan

Ann Li sealed the biggest win of her career by upsetting Aryna Sabalenka on her 10th match point after Britain's Sonay Kartal secured another huge win at the Wuhan Open.

SportsBBC Sport4d ago

Briton Kartal causes upset before Sabalenka loses again

Sonay Kartal upsets Swiss ninth seed Belinda Bencic to reach the Wuhan Open third round as she continues to build momentum, but Aryna Sabalenka is out.

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