Ningbo, China—In an impressive display at the Ningbo Open, home favorite Yuan Yue secured her spot in the women’s singles second round after defeating Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday. The match, which began on Tuesday, was interrupted by heavy rain after Yuan clinched the first set.
The first set was a closely contested battle, with both players exchanging breaks in the opening games and holding serve thereafter. Yuan seized a crucial break in the tenth game, taking the set 6-4. The momentum carried into the second set, where Yuan quickly established a 2-0 lead by breaking Tomljanovic in the second game.
Although Tomljanovic fought back with a love game break in the third, Yuan responded by breaking again in the fourth game. Both players faced multiple break points in the following games, but Yuan held firm to lead 5-2. She closed out the match confidently with a love game, sealing her victory.
Yuan Yue is set to face seventh seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in the second round, promising another exciting encounter for tennis enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, fellow Chinese player Wang Xiyu concluded her run at the Ningbo Open after a hard-fought match against eighth seed Paula Badosa of Spain. Wang claimed the first set in a tense tiebreaker, ending an eight-tiebreak losing streak, but Badosa mounted a fierce comeback. The Spaniard dominated the second set 6-1 and maintained her momentum to win the third set 6-2, eliminating Wang from the tournament.
Wang showcased determination throughout the match, but Badosa’s aggressive play and critical breaks in the final set secured her advancement to the next round.
The Ningbo Open continues to captivate fans, with players from around the world competing in this significant event on the tennis calendar.
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Yuan Yue reaches second round at Ningbo Open, Wang Xiyu eliminated
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