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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.
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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.