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Sonay Kartal Shines at Wimbledon with Stunning First-Round Upset
- On July 1, 2025, in London, British No.3 Sonay Kartal, ranked 51st, defeated 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 to advance past her opening match at Wimbledon.
- Kartal sought revenge after losing to Ostapenko in the Eastbourne first round last week, fueled by her strong recent form and top 50 breakthrough.
- Kartal recovered from an early 0-3 deficit, won five consecutive games to claim the first set, then surged ahead 5-0 in the decider to close out her win.
- Kartal described this victory as likely the most significant of her career, highlighting her strong performance on grass and increased confidence, while Durie commended her hard work and dedication.
- Kartal’s triumph ignited a record seven British victories on Wimbledon’s opening day, coinciding with a significant milestone as three British women have entered the top 50 rankings, a feat not achieved in several decades.
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WIMBLEDON — Sonay Kartal first made a name for herself at Wimbledon last year, with her unlikely run from qualifying to the third round while ranked 298.On Monday she proved to the All England Club crowds that she is no fluke by recording the finest victory of her grand slam career so far.Kartal, 23, beat former French Open champion and No 20 seed Jelena Ostapenko on what turned out to be a record-breaking day for British tennis.Her win was the …
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Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset
Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset Sonay Kartal gave Britain’s massed ranks of singles players a great start to the Wimbledon fortnight by ousting 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
Sonay Kartal shocks Jelena Ostapenko and sends her packing in Wimbledon round one
Sonay Kartal lit up a sizzling opening day at Wimbledon with a thunderous first-round upset, sending 20th seed and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko crashing out in a gripping three-set clash. On a blazing afternoon at SW19, the 23-year-old Briton held her nerve and showed off her growing...
Sonay Kartal Upsets Ostapenko at Wimbledon 2025
On a scorching day at SW19, Sonay Kartal delivered a statement win by defeating 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 on Court 3, becoming the first British player to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2025. Kartal, 23, showed remarkable composure after falling 5-2 behind in the first set, saving multiple set points before […] The post Sonay Kartal Stuns Ostapenko to Kick Off Wimbledon 2025 for Britain appeared first on Health, Fitness, Trav…
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