Chinese Tennis Star Battles Hard in Three-Set Epic
Yuan Yue’s Cincinnati Open journey came to a dramatic end Monday as Romania’s Sorana Cirstea staged a comeback to win 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-4 in a 2.5-hour rollercoaster match. The clash had more twists than a K-drama finale! 🌪️
First-Set Tiebreak Drama
Both players held serve like fortress defenders until 5-5, when breaks and saved set points led to a tiebreak. Yuan dominated it 7-2, leaving fans wondering if an upset was brewing. 🏰
Momentum Swings & Missed Chances
Yuan raced to a 3-0 lead in Set 2, but Cirstea clawed back using her experience. The Chinese player’s 22 unforced errors in the set proved costly—like dropping your phone right after getting a new case. 😬
Third-Set Heartbreak
Yuan started strong again (2-0!) before Cirstea unleashed a 5-game streak. Though Yuan saved match points at 3-5, the 35-year-old veteran closed it out, proving age is just a number. 👑
Cirstea now faces world No. 3 Iga Świątek—a matchup as intense as Squid Game vs. Hunger Games. Who’s your pick? 🔥
