Montreal came alive on Thursday as Zhu Lin of China delivered a commanding performance at the Canadian Open, cruising past Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands 6-2, 6-2 to reach her first WTA 1000 round of 16. The 31-year-old world No. 61 showed why she's a rising force on the tour, blending speed, agility, and tactical smarts.
Both players started strong, holding serve in the first two games of the opener to make it 2-2. Then Zhu shifted gears, unleashing a streak of four straight games to claim the set. Her baseline consistency and crafty angles kept Lamens on the back foot, forcing unforced errors and short returns.
In true professional fashion, Zhu even pulled out her notebook between sets to review notes on her Dutch opponent’s tendencies. The meticulous approach paid off as she maintained relentless pressure in the second set, breaking serve twice and sealing the match with another 6-2 scoreline.
Next up, Zhu Lin will face world No. 50 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain. With confidence high and momentum on her side, the Chinese athlete is set to make history and inspire tennis fans across the globe.
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Zhu Lin continues impressive run at Canadian Open, reaches round of 16
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