Wang Xinyu of the Chinese mainland powered through to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. 🌴🏆 She defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia with a solid 6-4, 6-4 victory in the women's singles second round.
This win matches Wang's best performance at the tournament, showcasing her growing prowess on the court. 🔥
In a thrilling match, Ostapenko started strong but stumbled, making crucial mistakes that allowed Wang to bounce back. The first set saw Wang overturn a 2-10 deficit, ultimately securing it 6-4 after a dramatic seventh game where Ostapenko let go of a 40-15 advantage.
The second set mirrored the first, with Wang maintaining her momentum and clinching another 6-4 set, thanks to some clutch aces in the eighth game. 🎯💪
Up next, Wang will face No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula from the U.S., promising another exciting showdown! Stay tuned! 🎉
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Wang Xinyu advances in Indian Wells, matching tournament career-best
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