In a thrilling display of grit on a sunny Saturday at London’s iconic Queen's Club, American eighth-seeded Amanda Anisimova shocked the tennis scene by defeating top seed Zheng Qinwen of China 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. 🎾
Anisimova set the tone with aggressive attacks in the first set, breaking her opponent twice in just 37 minutes. Although Zheng rallied strongly in the second set with a series of breaks, Anisimova kept her cool and clinched the decisive third set 6-4 in a nail-biting finish.
On the other side of the court, German qualifier Tatjana Maria, 37, pulled off an upset by defeating second-seeded Madison Keys 6-3, 7-6(3). Maria’s impressive performance made her the oldest finalist on the WTA Tour since Serena Williams' milestone appearance in 2020, proving that determination and skill only get better with time. 🤩
The stage is now set for an epic final showdown on Sunday at this WTA 500 event. Expect high-octane rallies, brilliant serves, and a match that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more exciting tennis action!
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Anisimova beats Zheng Qinwen and will face Maria in Queen's Club final
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