Sonay Kartal claims victory on WTA return at the China Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Britain's Sonay Kartal marked her return to the WTA Tour with a win over Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open on October 1. After a six-month hiatus due to a lower back injury sustained at Indian Wells in March, Kartal displayed a strong performance, defeating her opponent 6-2, 6-3. Prior to this match, she made her comeback at the Billie Jean King Cup on September 22, where she narrowly lost to Czech player Marie Bouzkova. With this victory, Kartal advances to face Chinese 31st seed Wang Xinyu in her effort to gain ranking points. Meanwhile, fellow Brits Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie are also scheduled to compete later in the day.
- •Sonay Kartal wins against Andrea Lazaro Garcia 6-2, 6-3 at the China Open.
- •Kartal returns after six months out due to lower back injury.
- •She faced Marie Bouzkova in her comeback match last week.
- •Next up, Kartal will play 31st seed Wang Xinyu.
- •British players Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie are in action later.
- 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
- 6:21 AMBBC Sport — GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
"Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
"Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 6:21 AMGB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
- BBC SportOct 1, 2026, 6:21 AMGB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
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