In an electrifying match at the WTA Berlin Open, Wang Xinyu of the Chinese mainland turned the tables on Australia's Daria Kasatkina with a stunning 6-3, 6-2 victory. Despite a rocky start that saw her fall behind 3-1 in the first game, the 23-year-old rallied by stringing together five consecutive wins to clinch the first set!
The momentum carried into the second set as Wang broke Kasatkina twice, neutralizing her opponent's attempts to forge a comeback. With her impressive performance sealing a place in the second round, Wang is now set to face French Open champion Coco Gauff from the USA in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced after a tight contest against USA's Ashlyn Krueger, who stepped in for China's Zheng Qinwen, sidelined due to a neck injury. Notably, Zheng recently surged to World No. 4 following a strong show at Queen's Club and is eyeing a timely recovery for Wimbledon, along with plans to partner with Britain's Jack Draper in mixed doubles at the U.S. Open.
This week in tennis has delivered a showcase of resilience, strategic brilliance, and emerging talent – moments that truly capture the spirit of the game. Stay tuned for more exhilarating highlights from the court! 🎾🔥
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Wang Xinyu defeats Kasatkina, reaches second round at WTA Berlin Open
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