26 Aug 2025, 20:51
British tennis players struggled in tough conditions at the US Open
- Sonay Kartal and Keeti Bulter competed in the first round of the US Open.
- Kartal faced health issues during the match.
- Bulter couldn't capitalize on her chances and fell outside the top 50.
British tennis players Sonay Kartal and Keeti Bulter participated in the US Open tournament, which takes place in New York, after tough matches in the first round.
Sonay Kartal, who has been struggling with a shoulder problem, played against Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia, losing with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-1. In the opening set, Kartal fell behind 0-3, but got a chance to come back when Haddad Maia also had issues with her movement due to cramps. Despite the tough conditions, both tennis players showed resilience. Haddad Maia, supported by enthusiastic Brazilian fans, managed to finish the match in her favor.
Keeti Bulter, who is also having a difficult season, played against Ukrainian Marti Kostiuk, losing with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Bulter couldn't overcome the challenges and now falls outside the top 50 of the world ranking. She managed to keep fighting, saving five match points, but couldn't convert her chances, winning only two out of ten break points.
This defeat marks a rare occurrence for Bulter in a major tournament, as in the past four years she has reached the second round in nine out of ten of her previous major appearances.
Tags: Sport/Tennis