Day one of the US Open brought tough luck for China’s women’s singles players as all four contenders crashed out in the first round. From nail-biting tiebreakers to marathon matches, here’s the scoop on their rollercoaster rides 🎢.
Wang Xiyu, who fought through qualifiers, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko – a repeat of last year’s early exit. Veteran Zhang Shuai, 36, couldn’t crack Switzerland’s 16th-seeded Belinda Bencic, losing 6-3, 6-3. The crowd held its breath as Wang Yafan blew a 5-3 lead and three match points against America’s Emma Navarro, losing 7-6, 6-3. Zhu Lin’s valiant three-set battle against Russia’s Anastasia Potapova ended 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.
Now, hopes rest on Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu to keep China’s flag flying 🏳️. Can they turn the tide at the season’s final Grand Slam? Stay tuned! 🔥
