Zheng Qinwen Advances to Miami Open Semifinals, Faces Aryna Sabalenka

Zheng Qinwen of China advanced to the semifinals of the Miami Open after defeating American Ashlyn Krueger 6-2, 7-6(3). The ninth seed showcased her prowess with five aces and an impressive 81% success rate on her first serve. Krueger struggled throughout the match, committing four double faults and winning only 27% of return points. Zheng's next challenge is a semifinal match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who has historically dominated their encounters, winning all five previous meetings. Zheng, the reigning Olympic women's singles champion, is seeking her sixth career title and her first at the Miami Open. This matchup promises to be a significant test for Zheng as she aims to overcome her past struggles against Sabalenka.