Chwalinska wins first WTA title by beating Kartal in Wuhan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Polish player Maja Chwalinska won her first WTA tournament, defeating British player Sonay Kartal 2-6 6-4 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final.

Maja Chwalinska won her first WTA title at the Wuhan Open in China on Sunday, defeating British player Sonay Kartal 2-6 6-4 6-2. The Polish left-hander showed her dramatic breakthrough to the French Open final was no fluke, shaking off early nerves to claim the title.

Kartal dominated the first set with powerful forehands, but Chwalinska fought back in the second set, dragging her opponent into long rallies and earning three breaks of serve to force a decider. The 25-year-old then finished off the match impressively by winning four games in a row, using tactical changes in direction and winners into the corners to outwit the Briton.

Kartal, ranked 170th in the WTA rankings, was the lowest-ranked finalist ever in a WTA 1000 tournament. Her run to the final came just a fortnight after returning from six months out with a back injury. She will now move to a ranking of 50, making her the British No.1 for the first time. Chwalinska will move to the brink of the world's top-10 following her victory.

How it is being reported

• Crafty Chwalinska outwits Brit surprise to win in WuhanSurprise French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska has won her first tournament, defeating British surprise packet Sonay Kartal in the Wuhan Open final.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 15:05
• Crafty Chwalinska outwits Brit surprise to win in WuhanSurprise French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska has won her first tournament, defeating British surprise packet Sonay Kartal in the Wuhan Open final.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 15:05

In this story: Maja Chwalinska · Sonay Kartal · Wuhan Open · China · Iga Swiatek

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