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Belinda Bencic crushed Sonay Kartal in two sets at Wuhan. The Swiss player confirmed her superiority over the British world No. 170.
A controlled start by Sonay Kartal
Belinda Bencic, world No. 12, was immediately tested in her match against Sonay Kartal, world No. 170. The British player took charge right away, dominating the Swiss with a first set bagel. Kartal’s aggressive game and consistency overwhelmed Bencic, who struggled to find solutions under pressure.
Bencic fights back, but Kartal stays solid
In the second set, Belinda Bencic showed signs of improvement, but Sonay Kartal maintained her high level. The British player led 5-3 before closing out the match 5-7. Despite a few chances, the Swiss couldn’t break through, sealing Kartal’s victory.
A standout performance for the Brit
Sonay Kartal delivered a promising performance against a much higher-ranked opponent. Her offensive play and composure paid off. Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic will need to analyze this loss to bounce back in the Wuhan tennis tournament.
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