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'Fighter' Kartal stuns Keys in Indian Wells comeback

'Fighter' Kartal stuns Keys in Indian Wells comeback

Summary

British tennis player Sonay Kartal made a comeback to defeat Madison Keys at the Indian Wells tournament, despite dealing with a back injury. Kartal's victory places her in the fourth round of the tournament, making her the first British woman to achieve this twice. Kartal plans to focus on recovering from her injury before her next match against Elena Rybakina.

Key Facts

  • Sonay Kartal defeated Madison Keys in a comeback match at Indian Wells.
  • Kartal won the match with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.
  • Kartal is managing a back injury during the tournament.
  • She has reached the fourth round at Indian Wells twice, a first for a British woman.
  • Kartal's victory was over 15th seed Madison Keys.
  • Kartal is currently focusing on recovering from her injury before facing Elena Rybakina.
  • Katerina Siniakova also made a comeback win against Mirra Andreeva in another match.
  • Other players like Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek advanced to the next rounds as well.

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