Hey tennis fans 🎾, big news from Beijing! Veteran star Zhang Shuai pulled off a major upset against her young compatriot Wang Xinyu, booking her spot in the third round of the China Open. Talk about a power move! 💥
At 36, Zhang showed why experience counts. As a wildcard ranked outside the Top 100, she sailed through the first set 6-4, capitalizing on Wang’s errors and holding serve with calm precision.
In set two, Zhang raced to a 4-0 lead, unleashing thunderous backhands that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Wang fought back with a service break, but Zhang answered immediately, wrapping up the set 6-2 when Wang netted a return. 😲
This win marks Zhang’s first victory over Wang in four attempts, and it keeps her momentum rolling after last year’s surprise quarterfinal run in Beijing. Next up, she’ll face the USA’s rising star Amanda Anisimova—get ready for another thrilling showdown! 🇺🇸🔥
For fans across South and Southeast Asia, Zhang’s run is a reminder that grit and passion never go out of style. Stay tuned for more updates as the China Open action heats up! 🌏💪
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Zhang Shuai defeats Wang Xinyu, advances to third round at China Open
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