China’s tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen delivered a nail-biting performance Thursday, outlasting American McCartney Kessler 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the WTA Queen’s Club quarterfinals in London! 🌟 The world No. 5 battled for over two hours, proving her grit on grass courts in her season debut on the surface.
"I need to balance aggression with patience," Zheng told reporters post-match, acknowledging Kessler’s fierce challenge. The 22-year-old star briefly lost momentum after clinching the first set but rallied back from a break down in the decider to secure victory. 💪
Next up? A Friday showdown with British wild card Emma Raducanu – the 2021 US Open champ who cruised past Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova. "She’s got home-court advantage," Zheng admitted, "but I’ll fight for every point." 🏆
Meanwhile, former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina also advanced, setting up an intriguing clash with Germany’s Tatjana Maria. The Queen’s Club tournament continues to serve up 🔥 drama!
