Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Amanda Anisimova in US Open Thriller
In a gripping opening match at the 2024 US Open, Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen battled her way to victory against Amanda Anisimova, clinching a spot in the second round with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win. The match, which took place on the Louis Armstrong Stadium, showcased Zheng’s remarkable resilience as she came back from a set down to overcome the formidable American competitor.
Anisimova, who had been on an impressive run recently, started the match with tremendous momentum. The 22-year-old from New Jersey, who had just finished as the runner-up at the National Bank Open in Toronto, took an early lead, quickly going up 5-1 in the first set. Her performance was reminiscent of her peak form, where she had once reached the semifinals at the 2019 French Open. However, despite her promising start, Anisimova could not maintain her dominance throughout the match.
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Zheng Qinwen, the No. 7 seed and the reigning Olympic champion, was initially caught off-guard by Anisimova’s powerful play. But the Chinese star, who stunned the tennis world with her gold medal win in Paris and her strong performance at the Australian Open earlier this year, began to find her rhythm as the match progressed. Zheng’s ability to adapt and recover was evident as she fought back, breaking Anisimova's serve twice and saving multiple set points to take the first set 6-4.
In the second set, Zheng continued her impressive form, drawing errors from Anisimova and capitalizing on the American’s mistakes. Anisimova, who had taken a medical timeout earlier in the match, struggled to regain her initial sharpness. Zheng’s strategic play, including a key break of serve, allowed her to level the match.
By the final set, Zheng had established a commanding lead. Despite a valiant effort from Anisimova, who managed to reclaim one break, Zheng’s consistent and powerful play proved too much. The Chinese star clinched the match with a strong serving game, finishing with a 6-2 score in the final set.
Zheng Qinwen’s win was a testament to her resilience and skill, particularly in overcoming an early deficit against a player in form. Looking ahead, Zheng will face Erika Andreeva in the second round, a promising player who also won her first-round match in straight sets. Zheng’s performance at this US Open will be closely watched as she aims to continue her successful year and potentially repeat her stunning Olympic success on the grand slam stage.
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