Jeong conquers Becky 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 Reach Us Open Quarterfinals
From the Olympic gold medal match to the finals 16 In the final slam of the season, Qinwen Zheng and Donna Vekic seized the moment and took the pressure. Zheng, just 21, reached the final at the Australian Open to start the season and won gold for China at the Paris Olympics. Seeded and ranked seventh, she led the way in the head-to-head competition. 2-1.
Croatia’s Bekić took first place in the rankings.23 and sowed the seeds 24th. The 28-year-old had a great spring season, reaching the final in Bad Homburg (l. Schneider), the semifinals at Wimbledon (l. Paolini) and winning a silver medal at the Olympics.
During those two weeks, Zheng lost a set in each round, but Vekic won straight in the third round. Vekic was looking for only his second quarterfinal at the Open after reaching that round. 2019 (Left. Benchic) Jeong was trying to reach the quarterfinals for the second consecutive time after losing to eventual finalist Aryna Sabalenka.
Jeong served first and started with a fantastic forehand along the line. She double-faulted, but hit three aces in a row to hold! Beckic missed. 4/6 Received first serve but held 30 Level it.
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Jeong won three straight titles, including a fourth ace, despite another double fault. 2-1 With a stunning inside-out forehand, Beckic played with purpose and poise, winning three in a row and holding the tie at love.
Jeong made it 4/6 While he had his first serve including his fifth ace on game point, Bekic faced three deuces and two break points but held on with three excellent winners including his first ace.
Australian Open finalist eliminated 4/6 The first sub is not yet maintained 30 While Becky is serving with a new ball 4/5 He tied the game at 4 with a first serve that included an ace. Zheng started the ninth with an odd forehand, but 5-4 He has won two titles, including his sixth ace.
Vekic served to stay on the set. 3/6 First serve and hold 5-5 A beautiful forehand to the center. Zheng started the 11th with his third double fault, but 30 She made her seventh ace and Vekic 4/4 He hit his first serve, including a third ace, and forced a breaker.
Jeong-eun ran 5-2 Beckic was leading when he recorded his first double fault and secured the win. 7-2 To secure the opening set, Vekic served first in the second set. In this very entertaining and competitive match, she started with a stunning inside-out forehand. 15.
Jeong started the game with an incredible inside-to-in forehand but struggled from there, facing four deuces and two break points, before losing his serve with a mishit forehand.
Vekic started the third with a fierce forehand along the line, but two more double faults and two groundstrokes gave up the break. Zheng, who served with a new ball, 105mph provides a tee to integrate the brakes. 2-2.
Vekic started the fifth with a fourth ace and then presented another double fault, but 30 With her fifth ace and a stunning inside-out forehand. World #7 He opened with two consecutive double faults and faced a double break point, but held on with a forehand winner. 107mph provides the tea.
Excellent shot-making and focus were matched by impressive foot speed and court coverage. Vekic gave up his sixth double fault, but it was easily caught. 15 For ~ 4-3 Jeong made it 3/4 On her first serve, she held at love, including eight aces.
Beckic started the seventh with a ninth double fault but looked helpless as he followed that up with two successive devastating serves, including a fifth ace. 15 For ~ 5-4.
Jeong served to stay in the set, but was shaken as unforced errors continued to pile up. Despite her ninth ace and a nice overhead smash in the box, she faced three set points and conceded when Bekic slammed a forehand down the line.
After the second set, the players left the court and there were few fans left at Arthur Ashe Arena. 1:30 In the morning, those who did so were completely engaged and ready to go all the way.
Vekic served first in the final, and started with an ace wide, but threw away his serve after two consecutive forehand errors. Zheng smelled blood and consolidated the break with two excellent groundstroke winners. 2-0.
Beckic misses serve with new ball 5/6 The first sub is not yet maintained 30 To get on the board, Zheng started the fourth with a stunning crosscourt forehand. 13th shot, keep 30 For ~ 3-1.
Vekic used the moonball intermittently to buy time, and she gave up her seventh double fault and faced two deuces and a break point, but 2-3 He followed up with a nice forehand and two more aces along the line.
Jeong Eun missed it 3/6 She had some blunders on her first serve, including her sixth double fault, but held on. 30 To maintain the lead, Vekic missed. 4/4 A first serve with an eighth double fault and a serve abandoned after three break points.
Jeong earned a coveted spot in the quarterfinals and, despite an overcooked backhand in the early going, sealed the win when he hit a 10th ace and Beckic made two consecutive errors.
It was an exciting match that showcased the best of women’s tennis. After about three hours, the score between the two players was only seven points. Vekic finished the match with nine aces, 8 Double fault and win 72The first % and 49% of second serve points. She was more effective in the information on the second serve return points. 59% to 51They each took % but struggled at break points and won. 2/7.
Jeong grabbed the clutch on serve to secure a stunning win. 81The first % and 41He recorded % of 2nd serve points and also made solid saves on break points. 5/7 During conversion 3/8. she hit 10 Ace Two 6 Double fault and strike 33 To the winner 21 Unforced error.
Arina Sabalenka #2 Awaiting seeding in the quarterfinals, the two-time Australian Open winner leads the showdown. 2-0 Including the last Down Under in January and the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows last year, as we approach the semi-finals, it is expected to be an epic battle between quality opponents.
