Get ready for some championship energy! China’s Zhang Shuai and France’s Kristina Mladenovic secured their spot in the US Open women’s doubles final Wednesday after a rollercoaster 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
The duo came out swinging in the first set, capitalizing on Zhang’s sharp net play and Mladenovic’s powerful serves. Their opponents – fresh off a Wimbledon win – fought back hard in the second set with a 4-love lead, but the third set saw Zhang/Mladenovic lock in like true Grand Slam pros .
\"This match had everything – edge-of-your-seat rallies, clutch tiebreaks, and even a mini-comeback,\" said one courtside fan. Now, they’ll face Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok in Friday’s final. Will this dynamic duo add a US Open title to their resumes?
Fun fact: Zhang’s doubles success comes after her early singles exit, proving teamwork > solo hustle this time. Tennis fans worldwide are hyped for this cross-continent showdown!
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championship energy! China’s Zhang Shuai and France’s Kristina Mladenovic secured their spot in the US Open women’s doubles final Wednesday after a rollercoaster 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
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Tennis fans worldwide are hyped for this cross-continent showdown!
