Chinese tennis star Wei Sijia electrified local fans at the China Open in Beijing on Thursday, securing her first-ever WTA Tour victory with a thrilling 6-4, 7(8)-6 win against Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse. 🌟
The 23-year-old relied on her rocket serves and clutch tiebreak performance to dominate the match. After grinding through a tense first set, Wei sealed the deal with a jaw-dropping break point in the 10th game—then channeled her inner \"Queen of Comebacks\" to snatch the second set in a nail-biting tiebreak. 🎯
\"This win is everything,\" Wei told reporters post-match, her voice shaking with excitement. 💬 \"Last year was tough, but hearing fans chant my name today? It’s fuel. I left it all on the court.\"
Up next? A second-round showdown that could cement Wei’s status as China’s newest tennis phenom. 🚀 Will she ride this momentum? Stay tuned!
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Home player Wei Sijia reaches women's singles 2nd round at China Open
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