In a thrilling showdown at Queen's Club in London, 22-year-old Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen showcased her grit and determination by battling American McCartney Kessler. The match, which lasted over two intense hours, swung like a rollercoaster—Zheng won 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 after a brief moment of lost focus.
Despite taking the first set, Zheng admitted she slipped in concentration, allowing Kessler to level the game by breaking her serve in the 10th game of the second set. With a clear focus on finding the right balance on grass, Zheng rallied back with a composed performance. As she put it, "I believe I should play even more aggressive on the grass court, but I need to be patient at the same time. I need to find the balance."
Now, as the top seed advancing to the quarterfinals, Zheng is set to face British wild card Emma Raducanu—who recently stunned her opponent Rebecca Sramkova with a dominant 6-4, 6-1 win—in what promises to be another exciting contest. Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina also advanced after defeating Britain's Heather Watson, adding even more spark to this action-packed tournament.
This epic match reminds us that in tennis, every point matters, and a single lapse doesn't define a champion. Zheng's perseverance is a true inspiration for sports fans everywhere! 🎾💪
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Zheng Qinwen battles past Kessler into quarterfinals at Queen's Club
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