China's Tennis Star Battles to Victory in Washington Thriller
Wu Yibing just delivered a masterclass in grit at the ATP 500 event in Washington! 🏆 The 25-year-old Chinese player outlasted world No. 24 Alexei Popyrin in a nail-biting three-set showdown (7-5, 5-7, 6-3), securing his spot in the round of 16 and setting up a blockbuster match against Russian star Daniil Medvedev.
🔥 Key Moments:
First-set tiebreak: Wu broke serve at 5-5 to claim the opener
Popyrin's fightback: Aussie leveled with identical 7-5 score
Final-set dominance: Wu's clutch play sealed the decider
While Wu shines, compatriot Buyunchaokete fell to Alex de Minaur in straight sets. All eyes now turn to Wu vs. Medvedev – can the Chinese ace pull off another upset? 👀
