Experience + passion = upset! 🎾 At the WTA Ningbo Open, China’s Zhu Lin fought back from a set down to beat top seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in front of a roaring home crowd. Talk about a hefty comeback! 💥
Andreeva, the 18-year-old sensation who’s fresh off securing a spot in the season-ending WTA Finals in doubles with Diana Shnaider, looked strong early on, taking set one. But Zhu’s veteran savvy shone through—she clinched set two 6-3 and then dominated 6-2 in the decider for her third career Top-10 win. 🙌
Ranked 219th, Zhu is into her first tour-level quarterfinal since last year’s Thailand Open. Next up: she’ll face Andreeva’s doubles partner, Diana Shnaider, for a spot in the semis. Can Zhu keep the magic alive? 🔥
Drop your predictions below and let us know who’s your pick for the semis showdown! 🎉
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China's Zhu Lin upsets top seed Andreeva in last 16 at WTA Ningbo Open
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