Exciting news from the China Open in Beijing! 🇨🇳✨ Zhang Shuai, a fan favorite from China, made a powerful move into the quarterfinals by defeating Poland's Magdalena Frech with impressive scores of 6-4, 6-2.
In the first set, Zhang showcased her skill by converting her first break point in the fourth game, leading 3-1. Although Frech bounced back to tie the score at 3-3, Zhang didn't let up. She seized another break point in the tenth game, clinching the set and taking a 1-0 lead. 🎯
The second set saw Zhang on fire! She converted three straight breaks, building a commanding 5-1 advantage. Despite a few tense moments where she had match points, Zhang remained resilient and secured her victory with a sixth break in the match. 💪🔥
At 35 years old, Zhang's advancement to the quarterfinals marks her third time reaching this stage in her career at the China Open. Next up, she'll be facing Spain's Paula Badosa, the 15th seed. Can Zhang continue her winning streak? Stay tuned to find out! 🎉🏆
