Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen kicked off her U.S. Open campaign with a thrilling comeback, overcoming American Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a rollercoaster first-round match 🌟. After dropping the first set, Zheng flipped the script with fiery serves and relentless momentum shifts, proving why she's seeded 7th this year.
🎾 Match Highlights: Anisimova dominated early, racing to a 5-1 lead. But Zheng clawed back with three straight games before narrowly losing the set. 'I couldn’t do anything at first,' Zheng admitted post-match. 'But I found my rhythm—little by little, I got into it.' Her 4 aces in the second set sealed the turnaround, and she never looked back 🚀.
Zheng’s next test? Russia’s Erika Andreeva, who edged out China’s Yuan Yue in straight sets. Meanwhile, Wang Yafan advanced after Greek 9th seed Maria Sakkari retired due to injury. Wang will face France’s Diane Parry, who ousted Wang Xiyu in a nail-biting tiebreak 😮💨.
With young Chinese athletes making waves, the U.S. Open is shaping up to be a must-watch for tennis fans worldwide 🌍.
