In an intense showdown at the WTA Singapore Open, China's Wang Xinyu 🏸 fought valiantly but fell to Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 in the women's singles semifinals on Saturday. Mertens, the second seed, showcased her experience to secure a spot in the final.
This was Wang's fourth tournament in a month—a testament to her relentless spirit! 💪 On Friday, she pulled off a stunning comeback against Switzerland's Jil Teichmann, winning 6(5)-7, 7-6(4), 6-4 in a marathon match lasting over three hours. Talk about endurance! However, the back-to-back matches seemed to have taken a toll. Despite leading 4-3 in the second set against Mertens, Wang couldn't maintain the momentum, allowing Mertens to claim three consecutive games and the match.
Mertens will now face the USA's Ann Li 🇺🇸 in the final. Li advanced after her opponent, Russia's Anna Kalinskaya, retired due to injury early in the second set. The final is set to be a thrilling clash! 🎾🔥
But Wang's journey isn't over yet! Later that day, she teamed up with fellow Chinese player Zheng Saisai for the women's doubles semifinals. The dynamic duo defeated Japan's Nao Hibino and Georgia's Oksana Kalashnikova 6-3, 6-2. Next, they'll face Desirae Krawczyk of the USA and Giuliana Olmos of Mexico for the doubles title. Fingers crossed for a victory! 🤞🏆
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Wang Xinyu loses to Elise Mertens in WTA Singapore Open semifinals
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