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Sabalenka Falters against Zheng

Zheng Qinwen Upsets Sabalenka in Rome ‍Quarterfinals

ROME (AP) – Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked ‌female tennis player, suffered a surprising defeat in the Italian Open ‌quarterfinals on Tuesday, falling to China’s Zheng Qinwen in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.

Prior to this match, Sabalenka held a perfect ‌6-0 record against Zheng.Though, the chinese player reversed the trend from the outset, dominating ⁣the match.

Zheng Dominates from ⁢the Start

Zheng Qinwen, ​who previously ended angelique Kerber’s Olympic aspirations in Paris with a three-set victory, carried that momentum into the Rome quarterfinal. She seized control ​early,⁣ winning the first set 6-4.

Sabalenka Falters in Second Set

In the⁢ second set, Zheng quickly established a 4-1 ⁣lead.⁣ Although Sabalenka ⁤rallied to narrow the gap to 4-3 and create opportunities to level ‍the score, ​Zheng remained composed. She successfully defended against break points and ultimately ‍secured the set and ⁤the match with a ‍6-3 victory.

Here’s the Q&A article:

Zheng Qinwen Upsets Sabalenka in Rome⁢ Quarterfinals: Your Top Questions answered

What happened ⁢in the⁣ Zheng Qinwen vs. Aryna Sabalenka⁢ match in ‍Rome?

Aryna ⁤Sabalenka, the world’s⁤ number one‍ ranked ⁢female tennis player, was ​defeated in the Italian Open quarterfinals ⁢by zheng Qinwen. The⁢ match ended with Zheng winning in straight⁢ sets,‌ 6-4 ⁤and 6-3.

Where did the match take⁣ place?

The match was ⁢part of the Italian Open in⁢ Rome.

What was surprising about the match’s outcome?

The ⁤defeat ⁣was considered‍ surprising as Sabalenka was the top-ranked player and had a ⁤strong winning ⁤record against Zheng ⁤Qinwen before this match.

What‌ was Sabalenka’s⁣ record against Zheng ​Qinwen before this match?

aryna Sabalenka had a⁤ perfect 6-0 record against Zheng Qinwen⁢ before their quarterfinal⁢ match in Rome.

How did Zheng Qinwen dominate​ the match?

Zheng Qinwen took control ‍of the match from ‍the beginning, winning ​the first set 6-4. She maintained her momentum in ​the second set, quickly taking a 4-1 lead. Although Sabalenka tried to rally, ⁤Zheng Qinwen remained composed​ and secured the‍ second set and the‌ match with a⁢ 6-3 victory.

What were the set scores in the Zheng Qinwen vs. ‌Sabalenka match?

The set scores were:

* ‌Set ⁣1: Zheng Qinwen 6, Sabalenka 4

* Set 2: Zheng Qinwen ‍6, Sabalenka 3

Did Zheng Qinwen have a precedent of strong performances?

Yes,‌ Zheng Qinwen had previously‍ defeated angelique Kerber in a three-set victory, ‌halting her Olympic aspirations​ in Paris.

How did the second set unfold?

In the second set, Zheng Qinwen ​quickly gained a 4-1 lead. Despite Sabalenka’s ‌efforts to close the gap and create opportunities to even the score, Zheng Qinwen defended against break points and ultimately won ​the set 6-3, securing the match.

Here is ⁣a summary of the key points of ‍the match:

Player Result set 1 Score Set 2 Score Key ⁤Points
Zheng Qinwen Won 6-4 6-3 Dominated ⁢from the start, maintained⁣ composure under pressure
Aryna Sabalenka Lost 4-6 3-6 Top-ranked player, previously undefeated against⁤ Zheng Qinwen

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