Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen delivered a heart-pumping performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, outlasting Germany's Angelique Kerber in a **3-hour thriller** to reach the women's singles semifinals! 🎾🔥
The 21-year-old battled through two tiebreaks, clawing back after losing the first set 6-7 to secure a 6-4, 7-6 victory that had fans on the edge of their seats. This marks Zheng's first Olympic semifinal berth – and China's best tennis showing at the Games since Li Na's iconic 2008 run.
\"This match felt like riding a rollercoaster with no seatbelt,\" Zheng joked post-game, her signature power forehands earning comparisons to her idol Serena Williams on social media. 📈
Up next: A showdown with either Iga Świątek or Coco Gauff. Will Zheng become China's newest Olympic legend? Stay tuned! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com