Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen’s Miami Open journey came to a dramatic close on Sunday as she fell 6-2, 7-5 to top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the quarterfinals. Despite flashes of brilliance, Zheng couldn’t crack the code against her longtime rival, extending their head-to-head record to 0-6. 😮💨
The match started strong for Zheng, who nearly secured an early 2-0 lead. But Sabalenka—fresh off her Australian Open victory—shifted gears, blasting powerful serves and dominating baseline rallies. 🔥 The Belarusian’s aggressive playstyle kept Zheng scrambling, with the first set ending 6-2 in Sabalenka’s favor.
The second set saw Zheng ramp up her aggression, trading breaks with Sabalenka in a nail-biting back-and-forth. 🤯 But at 5-5, Sabalenka locked in, sealing the final two games to advance to her first Miami Open semifinal. 🏆
While Zheng’s WTA 1000 quarterfinal curse overseas continues, fans praised her tenacity. Sabalenka, meanwhile, faces Italy’s Jasmine Paolini next. Will this be her chance to grab the Miami crown? 👑 Stay tuned! ⚡
