Hey tennis fans! 🎾 Chinese eighth seed Zheng Qinwen lit up Roland Garros at the French Open by defeating Russian veteran Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-3 in a thrilling first round clash.
This wasn’t their first meeting – back at the 2024 Cincinnati Open, Pavlyuchenkova edged Zheng 7-5, 6-1. But today, Zheng was on fire from the start. She took an early 3-0 lead in the first set, then battled through a tense moment when Pavlyuchenkova tied things up, before sealing the set with two love games. 🔥
The second set saw more high-intensity action. Zheng broke Pavlyuchenkova’s serve early and maintained her advantage, even as her opponent fought back to narrow the gap. With smart plays and a comeback spirit, Zheng secured the win and advanced to the second round for the fourth consecutive year!
Next up, Zheng will face Colombia’s Emiliana Arango. Meanwhile, fellow compatriots are still in the mix as Yuan Yue was ousted by Italy’s No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini, and Wang Xinyu is set to challenge former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu.
This win is yet another reminder that rising talent and determination can light up the big stage. Stay tuned for more gripping moments at the French Open! 💪
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Zheng Qinwen beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in French Open first round
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