In a high-energy showdown at the Canadian Open in Montreal, Zhu Lin of China dazzled the crowd with a brilliant 6-2, 6-2 victory over Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands. Both players started strong by holding serve, but Zhu quickly turned up the heat with four straight games in the first set. 🎾
This 31-year-old ace not only impressed with her speed, mobility, and crafty baseline shots, she even used her break to review scouting notes on Lamens – talk about mixing smarts with skill! Lamens, a determined competitor, struggled to keep up in the second set, managing only one key service win.
Now advancing to the round-of-16 at a WTA 1000 event for the first time, Zhu Lin is set to face Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Stay tuned as the Canadian Open promises more thrilling tennis action and plenty of surprises on the court! 🚀
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Zhu Lin continues impressive run at Canadian Open, reaches round of 16
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