In a thrilling three-set showdown at the BNP Paribas Open, China's Yuan Yue smashed her way into the record books 🌟! The 25-year-old tennis sensation rallied past Russia's 11th-seeded Daria Kasatkina 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday, securing her first-ever Masters 1000 quarterfinal spot.
Currently ranked world No. 49, Yuan is set to soar to No. 37 next week—a career-high leap that’s got fans buzzing 🚀. She’s now the last Chinese player standing in Indian Wells, carrying the hopes of a nation known for producing tennis legends like Li Na.
Next up? A high-stakes clash with American favorite Coco Gauff, who dominated Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-0, 6-2. Will Yuan’s powerful baseline game outplay Gauff’s home-court advantage? Tennis stans are already hitting refresh on their live scores 📲!
