In a thrilling encounter at the Australian Open, China's Zhang Shuai and France's Kristina Mladenovic demonstrated remarkable resilience to secure their place in the quarterfinals.
The ninth-seeded pair from Melbourne Park faced off against the fifth seeds Chan Hao-Ching of Chinese Taipei and Lyudmyla Kichenok of Ukraine. Despite dropping the first four games, Zhang and Mladenovic mounted a strong comeback, winning the match in straight sets with scores of 7-6 and 6-2 over the course of one hour and 43 minutes.
This victory highlights the duo's exceptional teamwork and strategic play, positioning them well for the challenges ahead in the tournament. Fans and enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating their upcoming matches as they continue their quest for the championship.
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Australian Open: China's Zhang into last eight with partner Mladenovic
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