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Kartal Wins Return Match After Six-Month Hiatus
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In Short: Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also returned to the ATP Tour, claiming a win over Alex Michelsen in a match that saw Alcaraz struggle with rust.
British tennis player Sonay Kartal secured a victory in her return to the WTA Tour, defeating Spain's Andrea Lazaro Garcia 6-2, 6-3 in Beijing.
Kartal, ranked 129th in the world, had been out of competition for nearly six months due to a back injury sustained at the Indian Wells tournament in March.
The 24-year-old made her comeback at the Billie Jean King Cup on September 22, and her performance in Beijing showcased a confident return to form.
Kartal's next opponent will be Chinese player Wang Xinyu, who is ranked 31st in the world.
Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also returned to the ATP Tour, claiming a win over Alex Michelsen in a match that saw Alcaraz struggle with rust.
Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, had been sidelined for over five months due to a wrist injury and reached the quarter-finals at the US Open upon his return.
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