GB's Kartal Secures First WTA Title in Tunisia.

Posted 2 months ago

British number four Sonay Kartal overcame her nerves to win her first WTA title, defeating Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in the Jasmin Open final in Tunisia.

At 22 years old, Sonay Kartal won her first WTA title with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in the Jasmin Open final in Tunisia. Kartal will enter the world’s top 100 for the first time on Monday.

Despite a mid-match slump where she lost three service games in a row, Kartal regained her composure and clinched the win when Sramkova made her 39th unforced error, ending the match on Kartal's first championship point.

Kartal, who had a strong week in Monastir, noted, "I’ve played some of my best tennis this week and tried to focus on each match."

Both players were making their final debut at this level, and Kartal’s ability to handle the pressure and apply tactical control made the difference.