NEW YORK: Rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final Monday at the US Open after knocking out last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur, describing it as a “breakthrough” win after enduring her share of frustration this season.
The 20-year-old Zheng’s blend of power and precision overwhelmed a weary Jabeur, her 6-2, 6-4 victory sending the 23rd seed through to a meeting with incoming world number one Aryna Sabalenka.“Honestly the feeling was fantastic, especially in that moment. I feel this is like important win for me. Like you say, it’s a breakthrough,” said Zheng. “I always been waiting this moment to happen. Honestly, at beginning of year I’m thinking it’s going to happen very fast.
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