China’s tennis star Zheng Qinwen saw her French Open journey come to a close Tuesday after a fierce battle against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The 22-year-old, seeded eighth, fell 7-6(3), 6-3 in a high-octane showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. 🌟
Zheng started strong, breaking Sabalenka early to lead 3-1, but momentum shifted as unforced errors crept in. A critical double fault in the eighth game handed Sabalenka a break back, setting the stage for a nail-biting tiebreaker. Despite saving a set point and pushing the opener to 6-6, Zheng couldn’t hold off the Belarusian’s power play.
💥 The match highlighted Zheng’s aggressive style—a strategy that recently earned her a first-ever win over Sabalenka in Rome. But this time, the Belarusian’s experience shone through. 'I gave everything,' Zheng said post-match, vowing to 'learn and come back stronger.'
With this loss, Zheng’s record against Sabalenka drops to 1-7, but her fearless performance at Roland-Garros has cemented her status as one of the WTA’s rising stars. Next stop? Grass season! 🌱
