Chwalinska wins first WTA title with Wuhan final victory over Kartal

Poland's Maja Chwalinska claimed her first WTA title by beating Britain's Sonay Kartal in the Wuhan WTA 1000 final.

The October 18 match ended 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 after 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Chwalinska, 25, was seeded No. 16. Kartal is ranked No. 170 in the WTA standings.

The tournament's prize fund exceeds $4 million. The champion receives 1000 ranking points and $665000, while Kartal earns 650 points and about $385000.