# Sonay Kartal def. Elina Svitolina

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18558253/sonay-kartal-vs-elina-svitolina
Tour: WTA

Sonay Kartal defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the 2026 Wuhan Open quarterfinal on hard courts on October 16, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-2 2-6 6-4
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-16

## Player comparison
| Field | Sonay Kartal | Elina Svitolina |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | GBR | UKR |
| Birth date | 2001-10-28 | 1994-09-12 |
| Age | 24 | 32 |
| Height | 163 cm | 174 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | - | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 170 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 447 | 5024 |
| Elo (entering) | 1893 | 2072 |
| Current career W-L | 36-26 | 455-236 |
| Current career earnings | $2,042,961 | $31,081,041 |

Pre-match H2H: Sonay Kartal 0-2 Elina Svitolina.

## Stats
| Stat | Sonay Kartal | Elina Svitolina |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 0 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 57.7% | 60.8% |
| 1st serve points won % | 66.7% | 62.2% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 60.6% | 62.1% |
| BP saved % | 60.0% | 57.1% |
| BP converted % | 42.9% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.1% | 62.2% |
| Return points won % | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Total points won % | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| Match Serve+ | +7.2 | +5.2 |
| Match Return+ | -5.2 | -7.2 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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