Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen came from behind to secure a victory in her opening match at the US Open, according to 新华网. The same report confirms that her compatriots Wang Xiyu and Shang Juncheng did not advance past the first round.
Zheng, who has been a standout on the women's tour, recovered from an early deficit to win her match in New York. The exact scoreline was not detailed in the report. Her win keeps her in contention at the year's final Grand Slam event.
In contrast, Wang Xiyu and Shang Juncheng both suffered losses in their opening matches. Their exits mean they will not feature in the second round of the tournament. The report from 新华网 did not specify the opponents they faced or the match scores.
The US Open is being held at Flushing Meadows in New York. For Chinese fans, Zheng's progress offers a bright spot after the early departures of Wang and Shang. Her comeback victory suggests she is in competitive form as the tournament moves into its second round.
Attention now turns to Zheng's next match, where she will aim to build on her opening win. The outcome of that contest will determine how deep she can go in the draw.
