Sonay Kartal's Remarkable Victory at Wimbledon 2025
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Summary
Sonay Kartal beats Diane Parry in Wimbledon 2025 to reach round four after a stunning comeback from being ranked 864th in the world three years ago.
Key quotes
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Kartal was ranked 298th in the world before Wimbledon last year but is now 51st
After losing the first three games of this match, the 23-year-old turned on the style, winning nine games in a row on her way to a 6-4 6-2 victory.
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