China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen continues her unstoppable streak, blazing her way to the Charleston Open quarterfinals for the first time! 🏆 The Olympic gold medalist battled through a thrilling three-set showdown against Belgium's Elise Mertens, proving why she's one of the sport's rising stars.
Zheng kicked off the match with fierce energy, firing off a precision backhand to claim the first set 6-3. But Mertens fired back in the second set with a dominant 6-0 win, cranking up the drama. The final set? Pure edge-of-your-seat action 🤯. Zheng’s raw power sealed the deal at 6-3 when Mertens’ shot hit the net, sending the crowd wild.
Next up: A clash with Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova. Can Zheng keep her 13-match clay-court streak alive? 💥 Follow us for updates as this young phenom rewrites the playbook!
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China's Zheng reaches Charleston Open quarterfinals for first time
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