Hey tennis fam 🎾, Chinese powerhouse Zhang Shuai breezed past compatriot Wei Sijia 6-1, 6-3 in the final qualifying round to reach the US Open women’s singles main draw for the 12th time! At 36, Zhang’s now made 49 Grand Slam main draws overall. She’ll kick off her Flushing Meadows campaign against Swiss star Belinda Bencic.
Not to be outdone, rising talent Wang Xiyu also punched her ticket, edging out Alina Charaeva 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. The 24-year-old Chinese ace will face 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko from Latvia in the first round. Talk about a blockbuster opener!🔥
Throwback: Zhang was a doubles champion in 2021 and reached the fourth round in singles back in 2022. Wang’s fresh energy and big-hitting style have already turned heads this season, making her match against Ostapenko one to watch. Who’s cheering you on in India, Indonesia, or the Philippines right now? 🌏
Stay tuned as these two Chinese stars look to make waves at the US Open—follow for updates, upsets, and all the on-court drama! 📱 #TennisGoals
Reference(s):
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