Hey there, tennis fans! ๐พ Have you heard the exciting news about Zheng Qinwen from China? She’s just made it to the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, for the very first time! Let’s dive into how she did it. ๐
Zheng’s Big Win ๐
Zheng faced off against Lulu Sun from New Zealand in an intense match. The scores were tight, but Zheng came out on top with 6-4, 7-5! This victory is extra special because last year, Sun upset Zheng at Wimbledon. Talk about a comeback! ๐
Match Highlights โจ
- First Set: Zheng and Sun battled hard. Zheng took the lead by breaking Sun’s serve twice and clinched the set with a powerful ace! ๐ฅ
- Second Set: Both players exchanged breaks, keeping the score close. But Zheng held her nerve and secured the final break to win the match. Go Zheng! ๐ฅณ
What’s Next? ๐
Zheng will face Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine in the next round. Let’s cheer her on as she aims for the quarterfinals! ๐
Doubles Delight ๐พ
In other news, Zhang Shuai of China and her partner Hsieh Su-wei from Chinese Taipei advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals! They defeated the American duo Makenna Jones and McCartney Kessler with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Fantastic teamwork! ๐ค
Keep an Eye On… ๐
Although some players like Wang Xinyu faced tough losses, there’s still lots of action to come. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and support your favorite players! ๐ฅณ
Who’s your favorite tennis star at the BNP Paribas Open? Let us know! ๐ฌ
Reference(s):
cgtn.com