Wuhan Open 2026 Winner: Maja Chwalinska Outlasts Sonay Kartal To Claim Her First WTA 1000 Title

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Wuhan Open 2026 Winner: Maja Chwalinska Outlasts Sonay Kartal To Claim Her First WTA 1000 Title — Photo credit: Sunday Guardian

Maja Chwalinska claimed the biggest title of her career on Sunday, fighting back from a set down to beat Britain’s Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final. The victory gave the Polish left-hander her first WTA Tour title and capped a remarkable run at the WTA 1000 event.

The world no.22 struggled early as Kartal used her powerful forehand to take the opening set. However, the 25-year-old adjusted her approach, drawing her opponent into longer rallies and using changes in direction to disrupt her rhythm. She earned three breaks in the second set to level the match before taking control of the decider.

The Pole then won four games in a row to complete the comeback and secure the title.

Maja Chwalinska Makes History With Maiden WTA 1000 Title

Chwalinska’s victory puts her in a select group of players. Since the WTA 1000 format was introduced in 2009, she has become only the fourth player to win her maiden WTA-level title at a WTA 1000 tournament, joining Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu and Victoria Mboko.

Originally published by Sunday Guardian on Oct 18, 2026 Read the full article at sundayguardianlive.com

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