In a thrilling match at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells, Chinese Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen clinched a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory against Belarus' former world No. 1, Victoria Azarenka. This win propels Zheng into the tournament's third round, marking her first triumph over Azarenka in their three previous encounters.
Zheng, seeded eighth and benefiting from a first-round bye, showcased her resilience and strategic play from the outset. "It's my first time beating Azarenka, such a great player. I tried to play solid, hit a lot of rallies with her because Azarenka is very consistent. If I don't take my chance, you can see in the second set, I was 2-0 up, but she came back," Zheng explained. The young star added, "She beat me twice when I was 19 and 21, so I'm very happy to win this match."
While Zheng celebrates her victory, China's Buyunchaokete faced a tough challenge in the ATP 1000 Indian Wells Masters second round, falling to Russia's fifth seed Daniil Medvedev with scores of 6-2, 6-2.
Zheng's advancement not only highlights her growing prowess on the international stage but also adds excitement to the ongoing competition at Indian Wells. As she progresses, fans and enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate her next moves in the tournament.
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China's Zheng beats Azarenka to move into Indian Wells third round
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