Zheng Qinwen Rallies to Pan Pacific Open Semis

Chinese tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen delivered a rollercoaster performance in Tokyo, overcoming former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Pan Pacific Open semifinals. The 21-year-old Olympic champion dominated the first set with a 'bagel' shutout before Fernandez fought back hard in the second.

'It felt like a video game with sudden difficulty spikes!' fans joked online as Zheng recalibrated her powerful serves and groundstrokes in the decisive third set. The victory marks her second win over Fernandez this month, having also triumphed at the Wuhan Open.

Next up: A semifinal clash against Russia's Diana Shnaider. Could this be Zheng's moment to claim her first WTA 500 title? Stay tuned!

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Zheng Qinwen beats Fernandez to reach Pan Pacific Open semifinals

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