Sonay Kartal proceeded the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open overcoming world number six Elina Svitolina. The British player also defeated Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals. Kartal's performance signaled a significant upset and highlighted her resurgence in the tournament. Her victory over Svitolina in particular was notable as she had not earlier defeated the top six player. Kartal's performance has caught attention and could signal a strong run in the tournament.