Sonay Kartal has become the British number one after making a remarkable return to tennis following a long-term back injury that had severely affected her daily life.
Six months ago, Kartal was struggling with such intense pain that even brushing her teeth was difficult. Since then, she has returned to competition and taken part in three events.
Her progress has now taken her to the top of the British women’s rankings. The achievement marks a significant change in her circumstances, coming after a period when her injury had prevented her from carrying out ordinary activities without considerable discomfort.
Kartal’s comeback has been built during her first three events back from the injury. The supplied material does not provide further details of the tournaments or explain the results that led to her becoming British number one, but confirms that the ranking follows her return to competitive tennis.
Her latest status is that of Britain’s leading women’s player, six months after she was dealing with debilitating back pain. The achievement represents the latest stage of her recovery and comeback.
