Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu showcased resilience at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, overcoming a first-set stumble to defeat American Caroline Dolehide 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the US Open women's singles. The victory marks her third consecutive second-round appearance at the New York Grand Slam.
Three-Set Thriller
After dropping the opener due to early service breaks, the world No. 34 recalibrated her strategy. A pivotal break in the ninth game of the second set shifted momentum, with Wang closing out the decider emphatically by winning five consecutive games.
Mixed Results for Chinese Contingent
Earlier, Buyunchaokete fell short in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam victory, losing 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 to France's Valentin Royer. Despite forcing a third-set tiebreaker, the Chinese men's singles hopeful couldn't overcome early service breaks.
Wang's progression continues China's growing presence in global tennis, with fans now watching her potential path toward matching compatriot Zheng Qinwen's recent Grand Slam breakthroughs.
