China's rising tennis star Zheng Qinwen delivered a jaw-dropping performance Friday, defeating two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells tournament. 🎾
Breaking the Jinx 🏆
The Olympic medalist (No. 8 seed) finally conquered her longtime rival after two previous losses, telling reporters: "She beat me when I was 19 and 21 – today feels like leveling up!" 💪
Strategic Domination 🔍
Zheng revealed her winning tactic: "I stayed patient and played the long rallies. Azarenka’s consistency forces you to create magic when chances come – and I did!" ✨
Meanwhile, China's Buyunchaokete fell 6-2, 6-2 to ATP fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the men's draw.
