In a thrilling display of power and precision, China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen reached the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time with a commanding win over American Ashlyn Krueger.
With a 6-2, 7-6(3) victory, Zheng dazzled fans by hitting five aces and winning 81% of her first-serve points, wrapping up the match in just 1 hour and 29 minutes. Her performance was nothing short of electric! 🎾
Next up, the reigning speculator for her sixth career title, Zheng will face top seed and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. This high-stakes showdown promises to be a battle of epic proportions that you won’t want to miss.
The Miami Open delivered more surprises too. Third-seed Coco Gauff exited the contest after a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Poland's Magda Linette, while Italy's Jasmine Paolini fought back from a set down to overcome Naomi Osaka in an intense three-set match. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu kept her form intact with a 6-1, 6-3 win, marking her fourth consecutive main-draw victory since her memorable US Open triumph in 2021. Additionally, 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines joined the quarterfinal ranks when Spain's Paula Badosa withdrew due to a lower back injury.
This dynamic day at the Miami Open has fans buzzing with excitement. Whether you're a die-hard tennis buff or simply love a good underdog story, these matches serve up plenty of inspiration and high-energy competition. Stay tuned for more epic tennis moments!
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China's Olympic champ Zheng reaches Miami Open quarterfinals
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