Zhang Shuai of the Chinese mainland and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko electrified the Stuttgart Open doubles quarterfinals on Thursday, defeating 2022 US Open and 2023 WTA Finals champions Laura Siegemund (Germany) and Vera Zvonareva (Russia) 6-4, 6-3. The dynamic duo, teaming up for the first time this tournament, showcased TikTok-worthy chemistry 🕺💃 to secure their semifinal spot.
After a tense opening set locked at 4-4, Zhang and Ostapenko broke serve in a clutch ninth game before sealing the set. The second set saw Ostapenko's 🔥 rocket forehands complement Zhang's laser-focused returns, silencing the home crowd's cheers for Siegemund.
Next up: a semifinal clash against Norway's Ulrikke Eikeri and USA's Quinn Gleason. At 37, Zhang is now riding a six-match doubles win streak this season – proving age is just a number when you've got drop shots this crispy 🥟.
