Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen delivered a commanding performance at the Miami Open on Thursday, defeating American Lauren Davis 6-1, 7-5 to secure her spot in the tournament's third round. The World No. 9 dominated early, wrapping up the first set in just 25 minutes with six aces, showcasing her precise serve and aggressive playstyle.
Davis, a crowd favorite, rallied briefly in the second set, taking a 4-3 lead with improved backhand shots. However, Zheng's resilience shone through as she claimed three consecutive games to close the match, adding six more aces to her tally. The 21-year-old will next face American Taylor Townsend as she continues her quest for the title.
In doubles action, Chinese pair Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan triumphed over Veronika Kudermetova of Russia and Chan Hao-ching of Chinese Taipei, securing a 7-5, 6-4 victory. Their next challenge comes against Russia's Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in the round of 16.
On the men's side, China's Buyunchaokete scored an upset against Britain's Cameron Norrie (6-4, 6-2), while Wu Yibing fell to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in a hard-fought three-set match.
