Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu delivered a masterclass at the WTA Berlin Open on Tuesday, defeating Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-2 in a thrilling first-round match. 🌟 Despite a rocky start that saw her trailing 3-1, Wang flipped the script with five consecutive games to claim the first set—proving once again why she’s one to watch this season.
The 23-year-old powerhouse dominated the second set, breaking Kasatkina twice and saving two critical break points in the eighth game. 🏆 Next up? A high-stakes showdown with US Open champ Coco Gauff. Talk about a *serve* of drama!
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina also advanced, while China’s Zheng Qinwen withdrew due to a neck injury. Zheng, fresh off her semifinal run at Queen’s Club, is racing to recover for Wimbledon later this month. 🩹 She’s also teaming up with Britain’s Jack Draper for mixed doubles at the US Open—mark your calendars for August 24!
