In an exciting and tense match, Zheng, the Olympic champion, advanced to the round of ۱۶ at the US Open with a brilliant comeback. This Chinese player, currently ranked ۱۲۱ in the world, showed that despite overcoming serious injuries, he still possesses his abilities and can shine on the big stages.
Relentless Effort and Madness on the Court
After a tough tiebreak in the second set, it seemed that Zheng's energy had run out in the final set. However, he was determined not to give up. While his opponent, Keys, was leading with a powerful start and a ۴-۰ advantage in the third set, Zheng managed to come back into the game by saving a match point at ۵-۱.
Keys, the former Australian Open champion and runner-up at the US Open in ۲۰۱۷, finished the first set in a lightning-fast ۲۳ minutes without dropping a single point. But Zheng was able to take control of the game in the second set and brought the match to a tiebreak with a close exchange of points.
Fighting for Advancement to Higher Stages
In the tiebreak, Zheng secured the set by winning the last three points and reached the final set. Now he must compete against one of the two major champions, Iga Swiatek or Maria Bouzkova, for a place in the quarterfinals. This match could be another significant challenge for Zheng, but he has shown that with willpower and perseverance, he can defeat any opponent.
As the US Open continues, it remains to be seen if Zheng can stand up against the giants of tennis and achieve his grand aspirations.
