Abu Dhabi, UAE – Sara Bejlek secured a decisive victory over Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open, winning 6-0, 6-2. The match, held at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Center, saw Kartal struggle with her serve and momentum, ultimately succumbing to Bejlek’s consistent performance.
Bejlek, currently ranked 101 in the world, demonstrated strong control throughout the match, capitalizing on Kartal’s difficulties. The first set concluded swiftly in just 22 minutes, with Kartal unable to hold serve untill her sixth attempt.The Czech player maintained her dominance into the second set.
While Kartal managed to secure a break against Bejlek, briefly reducing the deficit to 4-2 in the second set, the respite was short-lived. Bejlek immediately responded with a break of her own,regaining control and ultimately closing out the match on her first match point.
Kartal, ranked 61st globally, experienced a challenging performance, notably losing ten consecutive games during the encounter.Despite the loss, she remains a prominent figure in British tennis. Bejlek’s win propels her further in the Abu Dhabi Open, showcasing her potential on the international stage.