Sonay Kartal & George Loffhagen lead British champions at the Lexus GB Pro Series Roehampton
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There was British success at the ITF World Tennis Tour W35 and event in Roehampton this weekend with champions across all four draws.
Sonay Kartal lifted the women’s singles title, with compatriot George Loffhagen claiming the men’s title. Brits Holly Hutchinson and Ella McDonald sealed the women’s doubles trophy, alongside Harry Wendelken in the men’s doubles.
Kartal had an impressive run to the final, not dropping a single set to claim her fourth ITF singles title of 2024 at the ITF W35 Roehampton. The final saw top seed Kartal defeat Nastasja Schunk 7-5, 6-1.
In her first outing since her impressive run to the third round at The Championships, Wimbledon, Kartal took the title and now eyes a spot in the top 150.
Speaking after the final, Brighton’s Kartal said, “Coming into this week I think my level was the highest it’s been from Wimbledon to here I think I have been playing well. It’s always tough having a first tournament back after a Grand Slam but I’m super happy with how I managed to play this week.”
In the men’s draw, defending champion Loffhagen won his fourth career ITF M25 title, defeating the higher ranked sixth seed Viktor Durasovic from Norway 6-4, 6-3.
“I thought it was a really good week, I played and competed well, said Loffhagen. “It is really good and encouraging after struggling with injuries to get a win. Tournaments like this are definitely helpful to see what the level of guys around the world ranking of 250-100 is. I felt like I was competing with them which has given me a lot of confidence on where my game and level is at.”
The British female duo Hutchinson and McDonald won their third trophy in four tournaments overcoming Gabriela Da Silva Fick and Alice Robbe 6-2, 3-6, 10-3.
In their first doubles tournament together, Wendelken and Joshua Charlton won a close final against the Norwegian team, Viktor Durasovic and Lukas Hellum Lilleengen 3-6, 7-6(1), 11-9.
LTA Tournament Director Richard Joyner said: “Great week of tennis at the start of three-week GB swing [two weeks in Roehampton, one in Aldershot]. The weather has treated us exceptionally well, with home success for the Brits, winning all four titles on offer.”
The international tournaments are part of the LTA’s Performance Competitions Calendar (PCC) which provides significantly enhanced opportunities for British players at each age and stage of the performance player pathway on home soil.
