On the evening of October 2, in the round of 16 of the China Open women’s singles, Zheng Qinwen faced off against Anisimova.
In the first set, Anisimova held serve first. In the subsequent first service game, Zheng Qinwen endured a 10-minute battle and eventually completed the hold with two aces. Thereafter, both players held their serves. After changing to new balls in the eighth game, Zheng Qinwen performed poorly and was broken by Anisimova. Anisimova then held serve to win the first set 6-3.
In the second set, after holding serve, Zheng Qinwen broke Anisimova’s serve to lead 2-0. In her second service game, Zheng Qinwen regained form, winning a love game to make it 3-0. Subsequently, Zheng Qinwen broke and held again to take a 5-0 lead. In the sixth game, Anisimova struggled to hold serve. Zheng Qinwen then secured her service game to win the second set 6-1. The score was tied at 1-1.
In the third set, after three breaks and holding serve, Zheng Qinwen led 4-1. In the sixth game, Zheng Qinwen took a 40-15 lead, holding serve to make it 5-1. However, Anisimova responded with a strong hold. In the final game, Zheng Qinwen’s serve to win the match, she secured the victory without much trouble. Eventually, Zheng Qinwen overcame Anisimova 2-1 to advance into the quarterfinals.
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