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Zheng Outlasts Shi in Epic China Open Battle
3 Oct
Summary
- Qinwen Zheng won a grueling three-set match at the China Open.
- Paula Badosa also survived a lengthy three-set contest.
- Teenage wild card Xinran Sun advanced after opponent retired.
Qinwen Zheng commenced her China Open campaign with a hard-fought victory over compatriot Han Shi. The match, lasting two hours and 44 minutes, saw Zheng prevail 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-2 after a strenuous contest. Zheng, currently ranked 54th in the world, highlighted her increased patience and aggressive strategy as key factors in her success.
Elsewhere in Beijing, Spain's Paula Badosa also engaged in a lengthy battle, ultimately defeating Daria Kasatkina 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4. Badosa described the match as an emotional rollercoaster, emphasizing her mental fortitude in securing the win.
Making her WTA Tour debut, 16-year-old Chinese wild card Xinran Sun advanced after Germany's Eva Lys retired with a foot injury while trailing 6-1, 3-0. Sun, the reigning U.S. Open junior champion, demonstrated strong form by winning nine consecutive games.
Other notable matches included American Ashlyn Krueger defeating Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3, and China's Zhu Lin eliminating Alycia Parks. Australian players Kimberly Birrell and Storm Hunter also secured dominant wins.
