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Briefing: Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four

Strategic angle: Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-12 · 1 MIN READ

Sonay Kartal's journey at the Indian Wells tournament has been halted due to a back injury, which she described as "one match too many."

The injury occurred during her fourth-round match against world number three Elena Rybakina, impacting her ability to continue competing.

This incident raises questions about player health management and the physical demands of high-level tennis tournaments.