Sonay Kartal proceeded the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open beating world number six Elina Svitolina. The British player also overcame Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals. Kartal's performance marked a significant upset and highlighted her resurgence in the tournament. Her victory over Svitolina in particular was significant as she had not earlier defeated the top six player. Kartal's performance has attracted attention and could signal a strong run in the tournament.