Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu claimed her first career victory at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, defeating Colombia's Emiliana Arango 7-6(1), 6-3 in a hard-fought women's singles first-round match. The 23-year-old, ranked World No. 38, showcased resilience in her second appearance at the Ohio-based tournament after a first-round exit last year.
In a tense opening set featuring four service breaks, Wang forced a tiebreak after holding serve in the 12th game. She dominated the decider with a 4-0 start before sealing it 7-1. Arango responded early in the second set with a third-game break, but Wang immediately reclaimed control with consecutive breaks in the seventh and ninth games.
The victory sets up a high-stakes second-round clash against second-seeded American Coco Gauff, testing Wang's progress against one of tennis' rising stars. This performance marks another milestone for China's growing presence in international tennis, following recent successes by compatriots like Zheng Qinwen.
