Eighth-seeded Zheng Qinwen from the Chinese mainland lit up Paris at Roland Garros with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Colombia's Emiliana Arango. Although Zheng had a shaky start—getting broken in the first game—she quickly rebounded and displayed smart, aggressive play to take control of the match.
After struggling initially, Zheng clinched four straight games to secure the first set. In a thrilling second set, both players exchanged breaks early on, but the 22-year-old powered through with a brilliant display of net play and determination. Her confidence shone through when she held a crucial 5-2 lead and ultimately sealed the set in the ninth game, advancing to the round of 32 for the third time at this prestigious tournament. 🎾
Reflecting on the match, Zheng noted, "She [Arango] had great defense skills. When I saw the short ball, I got to go to the net to finish the point whatever happened. I feel if we stayed in the baseline, she could put all the balls back, so it was a difficult match. I am really happy with my performance."
Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a slow start to deliver a commanding performance against Jil Teichmann, winning 6-3, 6-1. Sabalenka remarked on the challenge, emphasizing how every point was hard-fought. Now, with thrilling matches unfolding, fans can look forward to even more excitement as Zheng prepares to face Victoria Mboko of Canada in the next round.
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Zheng Qinwen beats Emiliana Arango to reach French Open third round
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