Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen is set for a thrilling Roland Garros campaign after being drawn in the same quarter as World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka! 🚀 The eighth-seeded WTA phenom will first battle Russian veteran Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, with potential clashes against Peyton Stearns or Liudmila Samsonova looming ahead.
Rematch of the Century?
All eyes could be on a quarterfinal blockbuster if both Zheng and Sabalenka dominate their sections. The 22-year-old from Wuhan just broke her six-match losing streak against the Belarusian powerhouse last week in Rome – talk about perfect timing! 🕒
Chinese Contenders Face Tough Paths
Meanwhile, compatriots Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu aren’t getting any favors from the draw gods. Yuan opens against Italian Open champion Jasmine Paolini, while Wang takes on 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu. A potential second-round duel with defending champ Iga Światek awaits Wang if she clears the first hurdle. 💪
With three Chinese players in the mix, this year’s clay-court Grand Slam promises fireworks! Who’s ready for some underdog magic? 🔥
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Zheng Qinwen drawn into same section as Sabalenka at French Open
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