Britain's Kartal misses out on maiden WTA 1000 title in Wuhan

Britains Sonay Kartal missed out on a maiden WTA 1000 title after losing to Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open final; Kartal had won the opening set but French Open runner-up Chwalinska brilliantly fought back to win in three sets

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Britain's Sonay Kartal was beaten in a deciding set by Poland's Maja Chwalinska in a pulsating Wuhan Open final.

Kartal led by a set and a break as she looked to become just the second Briton, after Johanna Konta, to win a WTA 1000 title but French Open finalist Chwalinska produced a superb display to fight back and win 2-6 6-4 6-2.

Nevertheless, it has still been a remarkable week for Kartal, the best in her career so far, after only returning to the tour earlier this month following a six-month lay-off due to a back injury.

"That was one heck of a battle, Maja," said Kartal, who will become the new British No 1 on Monday.

"I hope I can be in many more of these finals. It was not the result I wanted today but those people in my box are the reason I am healthy, I am here and why I am back to fitness."

Source: Sky Sports