Zhang & Mladenovic Storm Into Aussie Open Women’s Doubles Last 16!

China's Zhang Shuai and French partner Kristina Mladenovic delivered a masterclass in teamwork Saturday, crushing Peyton Stearns (USA) and Luisa Stefani (Brazil) 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the Australian Open women’s doubles Round of 16.

The dynamic duo saved all seven break points against them while converting every chance they created. The match’s opening game set the tone – an 18-minute adrenaline rush featuring 10 deuces on Zhang’s serve before they sealed it with back-to-back winners.

Mladenovic’s laser-focused backhand down the line clinched the first set, while Zhang’s clutch forehand winner through the middle sealed their victory. Together, they fired 20 winners compared to their opponents’ eight.

Next up: A showdown for the quarterfinals spot. Can this unstoppable pair keep the momentum?

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Zhang & Mladenovic reach last 16 in women's doubles at Australian Open

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