British tennis player Sonay ​Kartal expressed confidence in her trajectory toward the world’s ‍top 10 following her quarter-final loss at the China Open ⁣in Beijing on October 7, 2023.

Loss to Linda Noskova

Kartal,‍ ranked 81st⁢ in the world, lost to Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4, ending her impressive run in the tournament. Despite the​ defeat, kartal remained optimistic about her future⁣ prospects.

Upset victory ⁢Over ​Mirra Andreeva

Prior‌ to her match against Noskova, Kartal⁣ achieved the biggest win ⁣of‍ her career, defeating world number ‌five Mirra Andreeva⁢ in the previous round as⁢ reported by the​ BBC. This victory‍ substantially boosted her confidence and ⁤ranking potential.

Kartal’s Assessment

“The ‍scoreline was closer than it felt like playing,” Kartal stated after the match. While not entirely ⁢satisfied with her performance against ⁤Noskova, she acknowledged the overall success of her week.

Kartal​ believes‌ she is “on​ the right​ path” and that refining ⁤one or two aspects of ⁢her game ‍will​ elevate⁤ her ‍to a top-10 level. She feels​ her recent performances have proven her capability to compete with the best in the ‌world.