Sonay Kartal achieved a significant milestone in her career by winning her first match at the historic Queen's Club, which has not held a women's tournament since 1973. She defeated world number 16 Daria Kasatkina in a thrilling match. The resurgence of women's tennis at Queen's aims to boost visibility for female athletes in a sport traditionally dominated by men. With Kartal's outstanding performance, the tournament is set to feature other prominent players, showcasing an exciting future for women's tennis in Britain.
Kartal dominated the opening set before an impressive response to any adversity, demonstrating her growth in handling bigger occasions and securing victory with confidence.
This year marks a historic return of women's tennis to Queen's Club, aiming to elevate the sport's visibility and celebrate women's achievements in tennis, with Kartal exemplifying this.
Sonay Kartal expressed her emotions, stating, 'The nerves hit me a little but to play on this court with you guys cheering me on was special.'
Having moved from outside the top 250 to a career high of 50, Kartal's trajectory highlights her remarkable growth and resilience in professional tennis.
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