China's tennis sensation, Zheng Qinwen, continues to rock the courts! 🌟 On Thursday, the top-seeded Zheng dazzled fans by defeating Japan's Moyuka Uchijima 7-5, 6-0 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, soaring into the quarterfinals.
The match started off with a bang as Zheng made her move early, breaking Uchijima's serve in the third game. But hold on—Uchijima fired back immediately, leveling the playing field. The first set was a nail-biter, with both players holding their serves until Zheng pulled ahead at 6-5 with a stunning forehand winner. She sealed the set with confidence, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
In the second set, Uchijima struggled to keep up as errors began to pile up. Zheng took full advantage, breaking her opponent's serve three times in just five games. With victory in sight, Zheng powered through her final service game, clinching the match with another fierce forehand. Talk about making a statement! 💥
Up next, Zheng faces Canada's No. 8 seed, Leylah Fernandez—the 2021 U.S. Open runner-up. The two have a bit of history, having faced each other three times before. While Fernandez won two of those encounters, Zheng triumphed in their most recent clash earlier this month. Can't wait to see how this rivalry unfolds! 🎾🔥
Elsewhere in the tournament, Russia's Daria Kasatkina, seeded third, made a comeback to defeat the USA's Mccartney Kessler 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. Britain's No. 9 seed Katie Boulter cruised past Japan's Kyoka Okamura with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win. The competition is heating up, and we can't wait to see who comes out on top!
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No. 1 seed Zheng Qinwen advances to quarterfinals at Pan Pacific Open
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