Hey tennis fans! In an electrifying quarterfinal showdown at the Charleston Open in Charleston, South Carolina, Russian star Ekaterina Alexandrova delivered a masterclass performance. With a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win, she defeated Chinese No. 3 seed Zheng Qinwen—recording her third win in their face-offs.
The match got off to a sizzling start as Alexandrova broke Zheng twice in the first five games, carving out a 5-0 lead. Although Zheng managed to hold serve in the sixth game, Alexandrova's backhand down the line sealed the set.
The second set saw Zheng fighting hard, even calling a medical timeout to address a right elbow issue. Despite earning three break point opportunities, her efforts couldn’t overcome Alexandrova’s relentless play, as another break tilted the set in the Russian’s favor.
Now heading into the semifinals, Alexandrova will face American top seed Jessica Pegula, promising more thrilling tennis ahead. Meanwhile, the other semifinal will feature dynamic clashes between eighth-seeded Amanda Anisimova and Sofia Kenin. Game, set, match! 🎾🔥
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Zheng Qinwen eliminated from Charleston Open by Ekaterina Alexandrova
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