At Paris' storied Roland-Garros courts, 36-year-old Zhang Shuai from the Chinese mainland and El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo powered past South America's Luisa Stefani and Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 7-5 to book their spot in the mixed doubles quarterfinals.
The cross-Pacific duo dominated the opening set with crisp, coordinated play. In the second set, Stefani and Gonzalez pushed back, but Zhang and Arevalo seized a crucial break in the 11th game before holding serve to seal the victory.
Next Challenge
Up next, the pair will face Mexico's Giuliana Olmos and Britain's Lloyd Glasspool, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown as the draw narrows.
Focus on Zhang's Run
This marks Zhang's second consecutive mixed doubles quarterfinal at the French Open, highlighting her enduring presence on the Grand Slam stage. At 36, her blend of experience and athleticism continues to energize fans worldwide.
Other Quarterfinal Contenders
Meanwhile, Jiang Xinyu from the Chinese mainland and her partner Robert Galloway of the USA are gearing up for their round of 16 clash against Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. The winners will also advance to the last eight in the quest for Roland-Garros glory.
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Zhang Shuai makes French Open mixed doubles quarterfinals with Arevalo
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