China’s tennis star Zheng Qinwen, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, faced a stunning upset at Wimbledon on Tuesday, falling to Czech World No. 81 Katerina Siniakova in a grueling three-set match. The 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 loss marks Zheng’s third consecutive first-round exit at the iconic grass-court tournament. 🌍🔥
Zheng, ranked sixth globally, admitted her focus wavered during critical moments. 'I was leading 5-3 in the first set… I gave her the game so easily,' she said post-match. Despite her recent quarterfinal runs at the US Open and French Open, Zheng’s Grand Slam journey hit another roadblock. 'It’s just one match,' she shrugged, vowing to bounce back. 💪
Meanwhile, compatriot Zhu Lin also stumbled, losing 6-3, 6-2 to Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova. Zhu, 31, has now exited Wimbledon in the first round five times in seven appearances. With both stars out early, China’s singles hopes rest on rising talents to carry the flag. 🇨🇳🎾
As the grass-court season heats up, fans wonder: Can China’s next-gen players turn the tide? Stay tuned for more updates! 👀✨
