China's Rising Tennis Star Falls to Türkiye's Sonmez in Nail-Biting Match
China's Wang Xinyu saw her Wimbledon journey cut short on Thursday after a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 loss to Türkiye's Zeynep Sonmez. The second-round showdown at the All England Club kept fans on edge as both players traded breaks and showcased fierce baseline rallies. 🎾⚡
Sonmez, 23, edged ahead in critical moments, breaking Wang’s serve late in both sets. 'She played freely and raised her level when it mattered,' Wang admitted post-match, praising her opponent’s aggressive returns. Despite the defeat, the 23-year-old Chinese star remained optimistic: 'I did the best I could.'
From Berlin Highs to Grass-Court Challenges
Fresh off her first WTA Tour final at last month’s Berlin Open, Wang struggled to replicate her clay-court magic on Wimbledon’s iconic grass. Meanwhile, Sonmez celebrated her career-best Grand Slam result, advancing to the round of 32. 🌱✨
Wang’s resilience shines through her reflection: 'It’s a pity—I could’ve done better in key moments.' Her fans, however, are already buzzing about her next move. Will she channel this '*almost*' energy into a US Open comeback? Stay tuned. 👀
