Get ready for some US Open roller-coaster at the start of the Grand Slam season! China's Yuan Yue kicked off her campaign with a bang, taking the first set 6-2 against No.17 seed, Russia's Liudmila Samsonova. But as the sun set over Queens, things turned around… 😳
After Yuan's strong start, Samsonova fought back, nailing a backhand winner to clinch the second set 6-4. The decider stayed neck-and-neck until Samsonova broke at 5-4 with a forehand smash and sealed it 6-4 when Yuan's shot went long. Final score: 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Tough luck, Yuan! 💔
Meanwhile, on another court, Shang had to retire injured, cutting short her tournament dreams. No word yet on her recovery, but we're sending her all the positive vibes! 🙏
Whether you're sipping chai in Delhi, pulling an all-nighter coding in Bengaluru, or grabbing kopi in Singapore, this US Open drama is serving up all the excitement you need! ☕🌏
Up next: Samsonova meets Australia's Priscilla Hon in the round of 64. Can she keep the momentum rolling? Stay tuned! 🎾✨
Quick stat flex: Yuan started at world No.100, Samsonova sits at 20, and Hon at 126. Tennis rank hack: lower number = higher spot, just like leaderboard kings! 🏆
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China's Yuan exits US Open in first round, Shang retires injured
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