China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the WTA 500 Berlin Open, slamming a season-high 23 aces to defeat former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in a nail-biting first-round clash. The 2-hour, 10-minute showdown ended 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in Zheng's favor, marking her second victory over the Japanese star this year .
'Grass used to be my kryptonite,' admitted the world No. 8 after the match, referencing her previous struggles on the surface. 'But today felt like unlocking a new character level!' The 21-year-old's rocket serves smashed the previous WTA Tour record of 19 aces this season, leaving fans wondering if she's perfected a real-life 'Special Move' .
This win builds momentum for Zheng after her Rome clay-court triumph against Osaka last month. With both players now 2-1 in their head-to-head rivalry, tennis analysts are calling this the start of a new Gen-Z era in women's tennis .
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