Exciting news from Tokyo! Top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of the Chinese mainland has stormed her way into the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open. In a thrilling women's singles second-round match, Zheng triumphed over Japan's Moyuka Uchijima with a decisive 7-5, 6-0 victory.
The match kicked off with Zheng breaking Uchijima's serve in the third game, only for the Japanese star to retaliate in the fourth. Both players held their serves through the next three games, setting the stage for a gripping 5-5 tie in the first set. Zheng, showcasing her prowess, capitalized on two quick break points in Game 11, sealing the first set with a powerful forehand winner.
Uchijima struggled to keep up in the second set, committing multiple errors and allowing Zheng to break three times in the first five games. With aggressive play, Zheng secured three match points and ultimately closed the deal with another forehand winner.
Next up, Zheng will face No. 8 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada, a formidable opponent and the 2021 U.S. Open runner-up. Their rivalry is heating up, with each player securing wins in their previous three encounters.
Elsewhere at the tournament, third-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia made a comeback to defeat Mccartney Kessler of the U.S. 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, while No. 9 seed Katie Boulter of Britain easily overcame Kyoka Okamura of Japan 6-1, 6-2.
Stay tuned for more thrilling matches as the Pan Pacific Open continues!
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Top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of the Chinese mainland has stormed her way into the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open. In a thrilling women's singles second-round match, Zheng triumphed over Japan's Moyuka Uchijima with a decisive 7-5, 6-0 victory.
Zheng Qinwen Powers Into Tokyo Quarterfinals! 
