China's rising tennis stars Wang Xinyu and Zheng Qinwen electrified the Wuhan Open on Thursday, both securing quarterfinal berths in front of a home crowd. 🎾 Wang delivered a standout performance, defeating world No. 2 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. 6-3, 7-5 in a nail-biting match that showcased her relentless returns and clutch play.
Wang, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, dominated the first set with two decisive breaks. The second set saw tension peak as Pegula fought back from 5-3 down to level at 5-5. But Wang locked in, finishing with a love hold and a final break to claim her first-ever win over a top-three player. 🤯 \"I kept pressing her with my returns—it paid off,\" Wang said post-match, grinning like a pro who just unlocked a new achievement level. 🏆
Next up? A quarterfinal showdown against Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova, with their head-to-head tied 1-1. Game on!
