🎾 Game, Set, Match! Yuan Yue is on fire! 🔥
China's rising tennis sensation, Yuan Yue, just served up an impressive victory against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin! 💥 With a straight-sets win of 6-3, 6-3, Yuan is making waves at the Hong Kong Open in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 🏆
Ranked 45th in the world, Yuan took down the American star in just over an hour, showcasing her incredible skill and determination. 😎 Next up, she's facing the UK's Katie Boulter in the semifinals. Will Yuan continue her winning streak? We can't wait to find out! 🙌
Kenin, once at the pinnacle of the sport after her 2020 Australian Open triumph, has slipped to 88th in the rankings. She faced a tough match after a grueling schedule, including a recent face-off against Yuan's compatriot Zheng Qinwen in Tokyo. Battling a thigh injury, Kenin fought hard but couldn't match Yuan's fierce performance. 💪
\"I knew my opponent played very well last week, but she wasn't at her best today due to injury,\" Yuan shared after the match. \"I felt I could perform well, and although there were some ups and downs during the match, I played better than in my previous match. I hope to continue this form into the next round.\" 🗣️
This isn't the first time Yuan has impressed fans and critics alike. Earlier in the tournament, she knocked out two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep and overcame Japan's Nao Hibino after a thrilling comeback! 🎢
Get ready to cheer on Yuan as she takes on the semifinals! 🎉🏸
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
