Zheng Qinwen Overcomes Racial Slurs to ​Advance to US Open Quarterfinals

Left: Zheng Qinwen ​celebrates with her‍ fist after scoring. (Associated Press); Right: Zheng Qinwen performs well and advances to⁤ the top 8 of the US Open. (Reuters)

Zheng Qinwen, a⁣ Chinese tennis player and Paris Olympics gold medalist,⁤ faced ‌a racial discrimination incident during her US Open women’s singles round of 16 match ‌against Croatian player⁤ Vargas. Despite the challenges, Zheng Qinwen fought back and ‍won 2:1, advancing to the quarterfinals.

The incident‍ occurred when a spectator repeatedly shouted​ racial slurs,⁤ including⁣ “Yellow Banana,” a discriminatory ‌phrase against people of Asian descent. Zheng Qinwen responded bravely, saying “I’ll beat you.” Although she lost the second set ‌4:6, she remained focused​ and won the final set ⁢6:2.

Zheng Qinwen’s victory‍ sparked heated discussions and‍ praise from netizens, ⁢who ⁣commended her high psychological quality and verbal fightback. ‍Many questioned‍ why Asian-looking spectators would discriminate against Zheng ⁤Qinwen, with some ‍calling her a true ⁢”queen” for ⁤her resilience ​and determination.

Zheng ⁢Qinwen reflected on the match, saying she felt incredible for finishing the match at ​2:15 am for the first time ⁣in New York. Her win marked a significant milestone in her career, and her courage in the face of adversity has earned her widespread admiration.

US Open‍ Women’s Singles Quarterfinals

Zheng Qinwen’s advancement‌ to the quarterfinals is⁢ a⁤ testament to ⁤her skill and perseverance.‌ As she​ continues to compete in the US Open, fans around the world‍ will‍ be watching her ​progress with⁤ great interest.