Chwalinska Battles Back To Beat Kartal And Win Wuhan Open

Chwalinska wins at Wuhan

Maja Chwalinska won her first WTA Tour title as she came from a set down to beat Britain's Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

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French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska claimed her first WTA Tour title as she recovered from a slow start to beat Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

The left-hander used a defensive right-handed lob to disrupt Kartal's rhythm and outwitted the Briton with changes of direction and winners into the corners.

What a MOMENT for Maja 🤯 Maja Chwalinska claims her maiden WTA 1000 title in Wuhan! #dongfengvoyahwuhanopen https://t.co/o0F3gmaF5l

— wta (@WTA) October 18, 2026

Briton Kartal, ranked 170th in the world and the lowest-ranked finalist in WTA 1000 history, dominated the first set with powerful forehands as her Polish opponent's drop shots and slices repeatedly landed wide.

But 25-year-old Chwalinska, fresh from beating childhood friend Iga Swiatek, fought back in the second set, dragging Kartal into long rallies and earning three breaks to force a decider.

CHAMPION IN WUHAN 🏆 Maja Chwalinska seals the victory and claims her first WTA 1000 title after defeating Kartal in three sets 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. #dongfengvoyahwuhanopen https://t.co/UZOeMbcJKY

— wta (@WTA) October 18, 2026

Chwalinska, playing in her second tour final, sealed the match by winning four games in a row.

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