In a thrilling start to the WTA Charleston Open, 22-year-old China’s Zheng Qinwen showcased her clay-court prowess by defeating Greece’s Maria Sakkari with a decisive score of 6-4, 6-1. 🎾
With this win, Zheng extended her impressive clay-court streak to 12 matches—a journey that began after her gold medal triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics at Roland Garros and her title defense in Palermo. Now holding a balanced 2-2 record against Sakkari, she is set to face Belgium’s No. 13 seed Elise Mertens in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, No. 10 seed Yulia Putintseva broke a four-match losing streak by defeating Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai in the second round, adding to a seven-match winning run against Zhang that dates back to 2020.
The dynamic energy on the courts is sure to bring more thrilling moments as these young athletes continue to redefine tennis. Stay tuned for more action! 🌟
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Zheng extends clay-court winning streak to 12 with win over Sakkari
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