Fans at the Wuhan Open witnessed a thrilling match as 36-year-old veteran Zhang Shuai from the Chinese mainland rallied past Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the round of 16. 🎾
The home wildcard exploded off the start, breaking in the third game to snatch the first set in 42 minutes. The crowd was on its feet as Zhang found her groove, mixing powerful baseline shots with clever net play. 👏
Cirstea fought back hard in the second set, capitalizing on unforced errors to claim three straight games and level the match. The tension was palpable as both players exchanged fierce groundstrokes and challenged each other from all corners of the court. 🔥
In the decider, Zhang regained control with a blistering 5-0 lead. Although Cirstea saved two match points and sparked a brief comeback, the Romanian couldn't stop Zhang from sealing the victory with a final backhand winner. 🏆
Next up for the Chinese mainland star is a high-stakes clash against the USA's World No. 3, Coco Gauff. Can Zhang keep the momentum rolling? Stay tuned! 👀
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Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai shuts down rally by Cirstea at Wuhan Open
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