China's rising tennis star Wang Xinyu has made a major breakthrough on the grass courts of the Berlin Open. In a thrilling semifinal, the 23-year-old powered past Russian world No.20 Liudmila Samsonova with a straight-sets victory, winning 6-4, 6-1.
The match started with some tension as both players traded breaks, but once Wang found her rhythm, she burst through the pressure. After a mid-set break by her opponent, Wang immediately battled back, seizing control of the first set with skill and determination.
Her momentum didn’t stop there. Wang’s inspiring run at Berlin has been a story of overcoming odds—having fought through the qualifying rounds, she stunned world No.16 Daria Kasatkina and then shocked French Open champion and world No.2 Coco Gauff with impressive wins. In the quarterfinals, she further advanced when world No.10 Paula Badosa was forced to retire due to injury.
Now, with four top-20 wins in a row, Wang is gearing up to face Czech player Marketa Vondrousova in Sunday's final. It’s an underdog story that feels straight out of a blockbuster sports movie, and it’s capturing the attention of tennis fans worldwide. 🎾🔥
Reflecting on her run, the world No.49 shared, "This week has been a dream for me. I've been playing unbelievable tennis here." Her passion and poise on the court are set to inspire young fans and sports enthusiasts alike.
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Wang Xinyu reaches first WTA singles final of career at Berlin Open
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