At Flushing Sports Park, a jaw-dropping match made waves. This is not an ordinary tennis match, but a battle full of drama and suspense between superstar Cheng Chin Wen and previous season's US Open runner-up Abdul-Jabbar.
Not long ago, Cheng was just a little-known 20-year-old, while Abdul-Jabbar is an experienced and well-known Grand Slam veteran. However, today's game was a testament to the rise of a young player. Zheng Qinwen, after working with senior coach Fisset, has shown extraordinary strength and confidence.
The start of the second set also belonged to Xiao Zheng, who once again scored a crucial break, but Abdul-Jabbar was not to be outdone and quickly broke back. As the match progressed, the confrontation between the two players became more and more intense, and every point made the audience nervous. However, at the crucial moment, Xiao Zheng showed her calmness and perseverance, successfully cashing in on the third break point to pull the score apart.
The climax of the match came in the final stages of the second set, when Xiao Zheng faced the match point, and Abdul-Jabbar, not to be outdone, chased two consecutive games to close the score. However, Xiao Zheng refocused at a crucial moment, successfully defused the match point and seized his chance on his own serve to seal the victory 6-4.
Cheng's victory allowed her to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time, which was undoubtedly a major breakthrough for a young player. She will face the soon-to-be world number one Sabalenka or Casakina in the quarterfinals, a match that will undoubtedly be a big focus of the US Open.
Zheng Qinwen's victory was not only a victory in a game, but also a victory in which young forces emerged. Her tenacity and determination in the game will undoubtedly inspire more young players to pursue their dreams. This match will always be etched in people's hearts because it is not just a victory, but also a rise of young power.