Fresh off her Olympic gold medal win in Paris, China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen is set for a high-stakes U.S. Open debut against American Amanda Anisimova. The first-round clash promises fireworks 🔥 as both players aim to make their mark in Flushing Meadows.
Zheng, seeded 7th, enters with momentum but minimal rest after battling flu at the Cincinnati Open. Anisimova, ranked 49th, surged up the charts after a stunning Canadian Open run 🚀—taking down top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Daria Kasatkina.
🏟️ Matchup Alert: This marks their first-ever showdown! Anisimova's aggressive baseline game could test Zheng's stamina, while the Chinese ace will rely on her Olympic-winning grit.
🇨🇳 China's Tennis Brigade: Ten other players from the Chinese mainland are competing, but the draw is brutal:
Wang Qiang vs. 16th seed Liudmila Samsonova 🇷🇺
Wang Yafan vs. 9th seed Maria Sakkari 🇬🇷
Men's stars Zhang Zhizhen, Shang Juncheng, and Bu Yunchaokete face seeded rivals like Casper Ruud 🇳🇴
📈 Why It Matters: With Anisimova's 'underdog story' vibes and Zheng's quest for back-to-back glory, this match sets the tone for Asia's rising tennis talent. Let the games begin! 🎾✨
