Chinese tennis star Wang Xiyu delivered a nail-biting performance to defeat Bernarda Pera of the USA 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the Italian Open qualifiers on Monday! 🏆 The match, held in Rome, saw Wang avenge her 2023 U.S. Open loss to Pera with gritty persistence and a killer comeback in the final set.
After splitting the first two sets, Wang found herself trailing 0-2 in the decider. But she channeled her inner underdog energy, rallying to win four straight games and secure her spot in the next round. 🔥 Next up: a showdown with Netherlands' Arantxa Rus!
Meanwhile, China's Yuan Yue faced a tough exit after Croatia's Antonia Ruzic claimed a 6-3, 6-4 victory. Yuan fought hard to level the second set 4-4 but couldn't hold off Ruzic’s final push. 🎾 The tournament continues with more edge-of-your-seat action this week!
