What's tougher than playing one intense tennis match? Playing two back-to-back! 🎾 China's rising star Zheng Qinwen faced a marathon day at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, battling both her opponents and the elements.
Due to heavy rainfall messing up the schedule 🌧️, Zheng had to complete two singles matches in a single day. First up, she showcased her powerhouse baseline attacks against Poland's Magdalena Frech, securing a solid 6-1, 7-5 victory. The first set was swift, wrapping up in just 32 minutes. The second set saw more resistance, but Zheng broke through in the ninth game and was about to serve it out with an ace when the weather had other plans, suspending the match.
After the skies cleared, it was game on! But the day wasn't over. Zheng stepped back on the court to face Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Despite her grit, the fatigue and a lingering fever since arriving in the U.S. took a toll 🤒. Zheng fell 7-5, 6-1, bowing out of the tournament.
This Cincinnati Open was Zheng's first tournament since her amazing run earlier in the season. Even though she didn't clinch the title, playing two high-level matches in one day is a testament to her determination and talent. Keep an eye on this one—she's got the spirit of a champion! 🏆🔥
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China's Zheng Qinwen wins and then loses in one day at Cincinnati Open
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