China's Wang Xiyu delivered an impressive performance at the Ningbo Open, securing a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova to advance to the tournament's second round.
After facing early exits at both the China Open and Wuhan Open, Wang entered the WTA 500 event in Zhejiang Province as a wild card, eager to make her mark on the court.
In their first professional meeting, Wang faced a formidable Russian opponent who was ranked over 30 places higher in the world. Despite the challenging matchup, Wang demonstrated remarkable composure and dominance throughout the match.
The turning point came in the fourth game when Wang converted her third break point, establishing a crucial advantage. Although Rakhimova managed to break Wang's serve shortly afterward, it was a fleeting moment of resistance.
From that point on, Wang took control, winning nine consecutive games. The crowd favorite wrapped up the match in straight sets, leaving no doubt about her capabilities on the court.
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