Australian Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen Advances to Semifinals with Win Over Kalinskaya

Australian Open 2024 has witnessed an impressive performance by Zheng Qinwen as she secured a spot in the women’s semifinals. The 12th seed defeated Anna Kalinskaya in a thrilling match that lasted over two hours on Rod Laver Arena.

Throughout the match, both players had their moments of brilliance, but it was Zheng Qinwen who displayed better consistency and control. Kalinskaya fought hard, but she seemed to struggle with a slight injury issue, which may have hampered her performance.

The victory now sees Zheng Qinwen enter the world’s top 10 rankings for the first time in her career, making it a remarkable milestone for the 21-year-old Chinese player. Reflecting on her achievement, Zheng expressed her delight during an on-court interview with Jelena Dokic, stating that she had set a goal to be in the top 10 and was thrilled to accomplish it at the Australian Open.

In the semifinals, Zheng Qinwen will face Dayana Yastremska, the world number 93. This matchup presents a great opportunity for Zheng to progress further in the tournament and solidify her breakthrough performance.

Meanwhile, on the men’s side, the quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev is about to start. Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this clash between the rising star Alcaraz and the experienced Zverev, who has been in excellent form throughout the tournament.

As the Australian Open 2024 continues, tennis fans all over the world are eagerly tuned in to witness the thrilling matches and surprising outcomes.