Hey tennis fans! πΎ Have you heard the exciting news from the Berlin Open?
Chinese tennis player Wang Xinyu just pulled off an incredible upset! She defeated World No. 2 and recent French Open champion Coco Gauff from the USA. π² The score was 6-3, 6-3 in the round of 16 on Thursday.
This is a big deal because Wang, who had to qualify to enter the tournament, beat one of the top players in the world! Last time they played, Coco won 6-0, 6-4 in Berlin last year. But this time, Wang turned the tables. π
In the first set, Wang was down 3-2, but then she won four games in a row to take the set 6-3! Talk about a comeback! πͺ
In the second set, Coco took an early lead, but Wang didn’t give up. She was behind 3-1 but then won five games straight to win the match! What an amazing rally! π
After the match, Wang said, “It was a tough match. I am happy that I hung in there during all these tough moments.” She is now heading to the quarterfinals, where she’ll face Paula Badosa. Good luck, Wang! π
Isn’t it inspiring to see someone work hard and achieve their dreams? Maybe next time you’re playing sports or trying something new, you’ll remember Wang’s determination! π
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Wang Xinyu stuns French Open champion Coco Gauff at Berlin Open
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