In an electrifying round at the BNP Paribas Open, Chinese star Zheng Qinwen surged into the women's singles quarterfinals after a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk. The match, wrapped up in just 80 minutes, showcased her ability to balance controlled aggression with precision—proving that even on a turbulent season, determination pays off. 🎾
After navigating early injury concerns and coaching adjustments, Zheng reunited with Spanish mentor Pere Riba, who helped shift the focus from physical limits to sharper court execution. "I needed to balance controlled aggression today," Zheng explained. Though Kostyuk came out aggressive, her unforced errors ultimately handed Zheng the win.
Now, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Zheng prepares to face world no. 2 and four-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek of Poland in the quarterfinals—their eighth meeting, with memories of a previous battle at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics still fresh. This clash promises a high-energy showdown between youth and established excellence! ⚡
Meanwhile, in the doubles arena, Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai and her partner Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei are also on the rise, cruising into the semifinals with a solid straight-sets win over their opponents.
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Zheng Qinwen set to face Iga Swiatek in BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals
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