🎾 Zhang Shuai pulled off a thrilling upset at the China Open in Beijing, defeating fellow player Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-2 to storm into the third round. 🔥
At 36 years old and ranked outside the Top 100, Zhang was competing as a wildcard but showed no signs of nerves. She seized early momentum by breaking Wang’s serve in the first set to take it 6-4.
In the second set, Zhang raced to a 4-0 lead, unleashing a powerful backhand winner that had the crowd on its feet. Although Wang bounced back with a break in the sixth game, Zhang immediately broke right back and closed out the set 6-2. 🎉
This victory marks Zhang’s first win over Wang in four attempts, and she’ll now face the USA’s Amanda Anisimova in the third round. Keep an eye on this veteran star as she chases another surprise run! 👀
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Zhang Shuai defeats Wang Xinyu, advances to third round at China Open
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