China's Zheng Qinwen continues her remarkable run in the Miami Open, securing her maiden quarterfinal berth after a commanding 6-2, 7-6(3) victory over American Ashlyn Krueger. The ninth-seeded Olympic champion dominated with five aces and an 81% first-serve win rate, showcasing her growing prowess on the WTA Tour.
Zheng, the reigning Olympic women's singles gold medalist, now faces her toughest test yet: a showdown with World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian top seed advanced after defeating defending champion Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-4. Zheng's upcoming clash marks a pivotal moment in her quest for a sixth career title.
Elsewhere in the tournament, third-seeded Coco Gauff fell to Poland's Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4, while former US Open champion Emma Raducanu extended her resurgence with a 69-minute demolition of Amanda Anisimova. Filipino teen sensation Alexandra Eala progressed to the quarterfinals after Spain's Paula Badosa withdrew with injury.
The Miami Open continues to highlight Asia's rising influence in global tennis, with Zheng's performance drawing particular attention from sports analysts and investors tracking China's growing sports economy.
