Wang Xinyu of China hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
PARIS, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu overcame Rebecca Peterson of Sweden in straight sets 7-6(5), 6-2 on Thursday, reaching the third round in Roland Garros for the first time in her career.
The 21-year-old Wang, the world No. 80, had to dig deep in the first set, during which she squandered four set points at 5-3, another one at 5-4 and saved three from her opponent at 6-5 behind, before winning the tiebreak at 7-5.
Peterson, whose best showing at the French Open was a second-round finish, committed nine double faults in the match, including two crucial ones in the 12th game of the first set when she led by 6-5, with the latter one sent the game to Wang.
Next for Wang will be either world No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland or American player Claire Liu. ■
Wang Xinyu of China hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Rebecca Peterson of Sweden hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Wang Xinyu of China at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu of China hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Rebecca Peterson of Sweden reacts during the women's singles second round match against Wang Xinyu of China at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu of China hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Wang Xinyu of China hits a return during the women's singles second round match against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
