Hey tennis fans! In a thrilling showdown in Rome, Wang Xiyu of China displayed amazing patience and strategy as she edged past Bernarda Pera of the USA, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the Italian Open qualifiers. The 30-year-old clinched the first set with solid defense, saved two set points in the second, and then powered through the third by winning four straight games. 🎾💪
This win is extra sweet given their past encounters, with both players snapping up victories in previous meetings – including a comeback loss for Wang at the U.S. Open 2023. Her performance today shows true resilience and sets the stage for a much-anticipated clash against Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands.
In another highlight of the day, China's Yuan Yue put up a tough fight against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic, but the match ended 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Ruzic. Despite Yuan’s brave rallies, Ruzic’s early leads proved decisive, and she will now face Germany's Jule Niemeier. The qualifiers are heating up, promising more high-energy matches for tennis lovers everywhere. Stay tuned and keep cheering for your favorites! 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
