Few tennis players understand the fickle finger of fate more than Sonay Kartal. The year began with the 22-year-old Briton fearing she would not play again this season because of a health scare that left her going “in and out of hospital”. Eight months later, Kartal is now digesting the best season of her career....
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Andy Murray’s ex-coach suggests drastic schedule change after Wimbledon
Mark Petchey, former coach to both Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu, has insisted that a mid-season break needs to be implemented to the tennis calendar – which he proposes should take place immediately after Wimbledon. Complaints have continued to soar from top players over the number of tournaments they feel compelled to compete in. Alcaraz...
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Emma Raducanu overtakes Caroline Wozniacki as Brit secures welcome bonus
Emma Raducanu has risen up the rankings and now overtaken Caroline Wozniacki through her dogged 7-6(4) 7-6(5) Korea Open first-round victory over American Peyton Stearns. Raducanu secured just her first victory since July while in Asia, boosting her world ranking by 10 places in the process as a welcomed bonus. The Brit began at world...
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The best tennis betting sites in the UK for 2024
Tennis is one of the top sports on most betting sites thanks to its popularity, frequency and gambling versatility. It’s a sport that’s played nearly all year round in a huge number of countries with tennis betting sites able to modify and improve their service to bettors since the rise of in-play betting and live...
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Jack Draper targeting strong end to year after Great Britain’s Davis Cup defeat
Jack Draper is looking to bounce back in Asia as he targets a strong end to the season following the disappointment of Great Britain’s Davis Cup exit. The 22-year-old arrived in Manchester on a high from his run to the US Open semi-finals and breakthrough into the top 20, but he was unable to guide...
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Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu named in British team for Billie Jean King Cup Finals
The team could look quite different come November, as captain Anne Keothavong can make as many as three changes up until a day before GB’s first-round match against Germany. Both form and fitness are unpredictable, and Sonay Kartal is one with a chance of pushing herself into the team. The 22-year-old won her maiden WTA...
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British tennis hopes for bright future after Andy Murray
For so long, Andy Murray has been the epicentre of British tennis. It goes without saying the sport will not be the same without a superstar who brought unparalleled success, shifted the dial of expectation and raised standards across the board. Strong showings by Britain’s next generation at the recent US Open, though, provided optimism...
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Sonay Kartal wins first WTA title; Jacob Fearnley lifts third ATP Challenger crown
Fearnley is climbing his way up the ATP rankings and is knocking on the door of the top 100 after clocking a new career-high ranking of world No.124. British quartet triumph on ITF Tour It’s been another successful week on the ITF Tour with four British tennis players claiming silverware across the globe. Starting off...
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Sonay Kartal: The story behind Great Britain’s 22-year-old maiden WTA Tour title winner
Sonay Kartal catapulted into the top 100 rankings after earning her maiden WTA title on Sunday, but who is Great Britain’s rising star? Kartal is often referred to as Emma Raducanu’s childhood rival. In 2014, the pair were pictured playing against each other at a junior tennis competition at the West Hants tennis club in...
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Sonay Kartal: British number four wins first WTA title in Tunisia
“I’ve played some of my best tennis this week, had some of my best wins,” said Kartal, after coming through qualifying and dropping just one set in the tournament in Monastir. “I feel like each match I’ve grown and grown. I tried so hard to put the occasion and the score behind me.” Both women...
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British tennis star who shone at Wimbledon wins first WTA title of her career
British number four, Sonay Kartal, has celebrated a landmark week by securing her first WTA Tour title at the Jasmin Open in Tunisia on Sunday. The 22-year-old from Brighton triumphed over Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova with a score of 6-3 7-5, a victory that will propel her into the top 100 in next week’s world rankings....
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Sonay Kartal wins first career WTA Tour title at Jasmin Open in Tunisia
Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal has won the Jasmin Open in Tunisia to claim her first title on the WTA Tour following a captivating battle with Rebecca Sramkova. Kartal, a former junior rival of Emma Raducanu, emerged from qualifying in Monastir and has played superbly throughout the week, culminating in a maiden title as she defeated...