In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, China's rising tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulled off a thrilling comeback victory 🏆 against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the China Open on Friday. After dropping the first set 5-7, Zheng shifted gears to dominate the second set 6-0 before sealing the decider 6-4—all while channeling her signature “Queen Wen” energy!
The 20-year-old crowd favorite faced a rocky start, trailing 0-4 in the opening set. But like a boss-level video game character 🎮, she clawed back five straight games. Though Andreeva snatched the first set, Zheng flipped the script in the second with laser-focused serves and rallies that left spectators 👀👏.
The third set was pure drama: Andreeva surged to 4-2 before Zheng unleashed her inner warrior, winning four consecutive games. A final ace in the 10th game sealed her first-ever WTA 1000 semifinal spot—a major flex for Gen-Z tennis fans worldwide 🌍!
