Anhelina Kalinina leads Sonay Kartal at Wuhan: 5-2 in the first set

The match between Anhelina Kalinina and Sonay Kartal got underway on Monday 12 October at 05:10 on the courts of Wuhan. From the first minutes, the Ukrainian player imposed her game, quickly leading 5-2 in the first set. Sonay Kartal, ranked world No. 129, failed to find solutions against the experience of Kalinina, world No. 50.

Immediate dominance

Anhelina Kalinina took advantage of a strong start to take control of the match. Her serve and precision from the baseline put Sonay Kartal under pressure from the very first game. The British player, despite attempts to return, failed to turn the tide.

A widening gap

The 5-2 score reflects a clear difference in level between the two opponents. Kalinina racked up winners, while Kartal made numerous unforced errors. The crowd in Wuhan witnessed a display of tennis from the Ukrainian player.

The rest of the match

With a comfortable lead, Anhelina Kalinina will approach the next games with composure. Sonay Kartal must react quickly to avoid losing the set in under 30 minutes. Tennis in Wuhan continues to surprise with this early performance from the world No. 50.

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