Wimbledon served up a thrilling treat as Chinese mainland's Zhang Shuai and Marcelo Arevalo from El Salvador powered their way into the mixed doubles semifinals! In a high-energy match, they edged out the U.S. and Brit duo, Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski, with a 7-5, 7-6(7) victory.
The match got off to a tense start, with both teams holding serve over the first 11 games. But in the 12th game, Zhang and Arevalo broke through with a love game, clinching the first set. In the second set, they again managed to break the two-time champions to secure a 4-1 advantage, leading to a nerve-wracking tiebreak. Despite wasting two match points, their determination shone through as they sealed the set 9-7.
Now, the dynamic duo is set to face Joe Salisbury and Luisa Stefani on Tuesday, as they chase a spot in the final. This victory not only highlights their skill and teamwork but also sparks excitement among tennis fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more thrilling Wimbledon action! 🎾🔥
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Zhang Shuai, Arevalo reach mixed doubles semifinals at Wimbledon
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