In a thrilling Miami Open showdown, top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus delivered a power-packed performance, defeating No. 9 seed Zheng Qinwen of China with a 6-2, 7-5 win.
The match started with Zheng showing promise by coming back from a 40-15 deficit in her first service game. However, she missed several break opportunities as Sabalenka turned up the heat, breaking her serve multiple times and clinching the first set 6-2.
The second set saw Zheng intensify her attack, scoring three breaks in the opening games. Yet, Sabalenka answered back each time, equalizing the set at 5-5 before sealing it with two consecutive games. This victory marks Sabalenka's first appearance in the tournament's last four.
With this win, Sabalenka has maintained her perfect record against Zheng in all six of their meetings. Next up, she will face Italian sixth seed Jasmine Paolini in the semifinals, promising more electrifying tennis action. 🎾🔥
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Zheng Qinwen ousted by Aryna Sabalenka in Miami Open quarterfinals
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