Sonay Kartal keeping an eye on old rival Emma Raducanu as Brits do battle at Wimbledon

Sonay Kartal says she'll be watching Emma Raducanu's next Wimbledon match to see whether her old rival can join her in the second week. British No. 3 Kartal stormed past Diane Parry, winning 11 of the last 13 games to seal a 6-4 6-2 victory and reach the last 16 of a Major for the first time.

Kartal grew up playing former US Open champion Raducanu in childhood tournaments across the country. And they now find themselves in a rankings battle, as the Brighton-based star can overtake her countrywoman for the first time if Raducanu loses to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Friday.

The current world No. 51 became the first Brit to book a spot in week two of Wimbledon, and Raducanu has a chance to join her if she can cause a huge upset against top seed Sabalenka.

While Kartal won't be hanging around the All England Club, she's keeping tabs on Raducanu's progress and will be tuning in on TV.

"I probably won't stay here. Probably try to get out of the sun. Yeah. I will be watching and supporting Emma from at home under the AC," the 23-year-old said

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