Chinese mainland tennis star Zhang Shuai and French partner Kristina Mladenovic kicked off their Dubai Championships doubles run with a *stunning* 6-1, 6-2 victory over seventh seeds Sofia Kenin (USA) and Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine) on Sunday! 🌍 The dynamic duo raced to a 4-0 lead in the first set, serving up 👏 crowd-pleasing teamwork and aggressive net play.
Though briefly challenged in the second set, Zhang/Mladenovic quickly regained momentum—sealing the match with a picture-perfect backhand down the line. 🎯 Their next opponents? American pair McCartney Kessler and Clara Tauson, as they eye a spot in the quarterfinals.
Fun fact: This marks Zhang's third doubles win this season. Could this partnership be the dark horse 🐎 of the tournament? Stay tuned!
