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Add as preferred source on GoogleSonay Kartal achieved a remarkable comeback at Wimbledon, winning nine games in a row to defeat Diane Parry and reach the fourth round for the first time.
By Mitch Phillips
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Sonay Kartal surged into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time on Friday with a remarkable turnaround performance against French qualifier Diane Parry as she won nine games in a row to come from 4-1 down to triumph 6-4 6-2.
Parry, who hammered 12th seed Diana Shnaider in the last round, was in control early on as she mixed up low, slow backhand slices with a pounding forehand that left Kartal scratching her head.
The Briton eventually got to grips with the challenge, however, and, roared on by a partisan Number One court crowd, began an unstoppable drive that secured the first set and put her 4-0 up in the second.
Parry’s spirit seemed to have disappeared along with her accuracy and the 23-year-old battling Briton took full advantage with a relentless forehand fusillade to claim the biggest victory of her injury-hit career.
(Reporting by Mitch Phillips, editing by Ken Ferris)
Sonay Kartal defeated French qualifier Diane Parry to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.
The article does not specify the exact score, but it mentions that Kartal won nine games in a row to secure her victory.
This victory marked the biggest win of Sonay Kartal's career, as it was her first time reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Kartal initially struggled but eventually adapted to Parry's play, taking control of the match and winning the first set.
Kartal was supported by a partisan crowd at Number One court, which helped boost her performance during the match.
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