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Zheng Qinwen Shocks World No. 1 Sabalenka in Rome

5/16/2025

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In a stunning upset, Zheng Qinwen triumphed over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in Rome, finally breaking her six-match losing streak against the top player. With impeccable defense, she saved every break point and broke Sabalenka's serve three times. Zheng now advances to the semifinals, making history as the second Chinese woman to do so, where she will face Coco Gauff.

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In a stunning upset, Zheng Qinwen triumphed over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in Rome, finally breaking her six-match losing streak against the top player. With impeccable defense, she saved every break point and broke Sabalenka's serve three times. Zheng now advances to the semifinals, making history as the second Chinese woman to do so, where she will face Coco Gauff.