In a thrilling showdown at the WTA Berlin Open, Wang Xinyu of China thrilled fans by staging a dramatic comeback against Australia’s Daria Kasatkina. Despite an early setback where she was broken in the first game and fell behind 3-1, the 23-year-old fighter turned things around with five consecutive game wins to take the first set 6-3. 🎾
Wang kept her momentum in the second set, breaking Kasatkina twice to secure a convincing 6-2 win and a spot in the second round. Next up, she faces the French Open champion Coco Gauff from the USA, setting the stage for an intense match that promises plenty of heart and skill. 💥
The excitement doesn’t end there! Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina also advanced to the next round with a tight 7-6, 6-3 win over Ashlyn Krueger. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Zheng Qinwen, who, after a stellar run to World No. 4 at Queen’s Club, is eager to bounce back from a neck injury. Zheng aims to join the Wimbledon fray starting June 30 and will also compete in mixed doubles at the U.S. Open with World No. 6 Jack Draper. Stay tuned for more sizzling tennis action! ⚡️
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Wang Xinyu defeats Kasatkina, reaches second round at WTA Berlin Open
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