Hey tennis fans! The WTA Queen's Club in London set the stage for a heart-pounding showdown as Zhang Shuai of China and Ellen Perez of Australia turned the game around with two intense tiebreakers. Despite an early setback with a break in the opening game, the duo quickly found their rhythm and wowed the crowd with their comeback performance. 🎾
Ellen Perez lit up the court with a brilliant overhead smash during the first set, helping the pair secure a crucial 7-6(3) tiebreak. When tensions ran high and a set point arose, a double fault by their opponents, Tereza Mihalikova of Slovakia and Olivia Nicholls of Britain, sealed the deal.
The second set proved just as thrilling, with another nail-biting tiebreaker decided by a key double fault from the Europeans, giving Zhang and Perez a 7-6(5) win. Now, the pair is geared up to face Timea Babos of Hungary and Luisa Stefani of Brazil in the quarterfinals.
This match showcased resilience and top-notch tennis skills, reminding us that every game can turn around in an instant. Stay tuned for more adrenaline-pumping updates as the action unfolds! 😊
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Zhang Shuai, Perez fight past Mihalikova, Nicholls at WTA Queen's Club
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