Chinese tennis star Zhang Shuai and Salvadoran partner Marcelo Arevalo stormed into the French Open mixed doubles semifinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Mexico's Giuliana Olmos and Britain's Lloyd Glasspool on Monday. The second-seeded pair delivered a masterclass in teamwork at Roland-Garros, extending their flawless run without dropping a single set in the tournament.
Arevalo, the current men's doubles world No. 1, combined powerful serves with precise baseline shots while Zhang demonstrated razor-sharp reflexes at the net. Their strategic dominance became evident as they clinched a crucial break point to lead 5-2 in the second set, setting up a straightforward path to victory.
The cross-continental duo sealed their 58-minute triumph with a decisive volley from Arevalo, showcasing their growing synergy. They now face third-seeded Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori in Thursday's semifinal, keeping alive China's hopes for Roland-Garros silverware.
