Tennis fans, get ready for some exciting news! In a stunning upset at the Canadian Open in Montreal, Chinese qualifier Guo Hanyu sealed her first WTA Tour win by beating Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-3. Known for her doubles success with five tour titles, Guo is now making a strong statement in singles.
Her journey to the spotlight was nothing short of impressive. After a dominant qualification round that saw her crush Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-0, 6-0, Guo faced Putintseva – who had enjoyed six consecutive wins against players from the Chinese mainland. Guo capitalized on every mistake and mixed solid offense with sharp defense, turning the tide in her favor. 🎾🔥
With her live WTA ranking now boosted to No. 211, all eyes are on Guo as she prepares to face second-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland in the next round. Stay tuned as this rising star challenges the tennis elite and brings fresh energy to the court!
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China's Guo Hanyu secures career first WTA Tour win at Canadian Open
cgtn.com
