In an electrifying showdown at the US Open 🎾, China's rising star Zheng Qinwen pulled off an epic comeback against the USA's Amanda Anisimova, clinching the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-2! 🔥
The match didn't start in Zheng's favor. Trailing 5-1 in the first set, things looked bleak. But showing incredible resilience, she battled back to tighten the score to 5-4. Despite her efforts, Anisimova secured the first set 6-4.
Zheng wasn't about to back down! 🌟 In the second set, she found her rhythm, serving four aces in one game to level up at 2-2. With newfound confidence, she broke Anisimova's serve and took the set 6-4. The momentum had shifted!
The third set was all about Zheng's dominance. Kicking off with a 3-0 lead, she kept the pressure on. Even though Anisimova tried to fight back, Zheng's powerful shots and unwavering focus sealed the deal at 6-2. Victory was hers! 🏆
\"She was hitting the ball really good today, everything was going to the side and in at the beginning. I couldn't do anything,\" Zheng shared after the match. \"As the match went on, I started to find my rhythm. I believed in my shots and got into it little by little.\"
Up next, Zheng will face Russia's Erika Andreeva in the second round. Andreeva advanced after defeating Yuan Yue of China in straight sets.
But that's not all for Team China! 🇨🇳 Wang Yafan also moved into the second round after ninth seed Maria Sakkari retired due to injury. Wang was leading 6-2 when Sakkari withdrew. She'll next face France's Diane Parry, who edged out China's Wang Xiyu in a tight match.
The US Open action is heating up, and we can't wait to see what's next! 🌟 Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments! 💫
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Zheng Qinwen begins U.S. Open journey with comeback win over Anisimova
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