🎉 Big news in the tennis world! China's star player Zheng Qinwen has smashed her way into the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. This is the first time Zheng has reached this stage in her career, and fans are thrilled! 🎾✨
In an intense match on Sunday, Zheng defeated New Zealand's Lulu Sun with scores of 6-4, 7-5. The duo has a history, having faced off before when Sun upset Zheng in the first round of Wimbledon last year. This time, Zheng was determined to come out on top.
The first set kicked off with Zheng taking an early lead, breaking Sun's serve in the fifth game and maintaining a strong performance to clinch the set 6-4. The second set was a nail-biter, with both players exchanging breaks. However, Zheng's improved touch and strategic play sealed the victory, sending her to the next round to face Ukraine's No. 18 seed Marta Kostyuk.
👏 Let's cheer for Zheng as she continues her impressive run in the tournament! Stay tuned for more updates and follow her journey to potentially the finals! 💪🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
