Sonay Kartal made it to 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 emphasized her resurgence in the tournament. Her victory over Svitolina in particular was significant as she had not previously beaten the top six player. Kartal's performance has attracted attention and could signal a strong run in the tournament.