Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu delivered a commanding performance at the WTA Berlin Open on Tuesday, defeating Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles first round. The 23-year-old showcased resilience after an initial setback, rallying from a 3-1 deficit to claim five consecutive games and secure the first set.
Wang maintained her momentum in the second set with strategic play, breaking Kasatkina twice. Despite facing two break points in the eighth game, she held firm to clinch victory. This win sets up an exciting second-round clash against US Open champion Coco Gauff.
In related developments, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced after defeating Ashlyn Krueger 7-6, 6-3. Krueger had replaced China's Zheng Qinwen, who withdrew due to a neck injury sustained during her semifinal run at Queen's Club last week. Currently ranked World No. 4, Zheng aims to recover for Wimbledon starting June 30 and has announced plans to partner with Britain's Jack Draper in mixed doubles at the US Open.
