Chinese tennis star rising to world No. 4 in 2025
Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek has upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Cincinnati, rallying from 5-1 down in the first-set tiebreak and saving two set points to win 7-6(7) 6-4. The result puts Elena Rybakina’s hold on the top ranking in jeopardy as she can replace Sabalenka at the summit by reaching the final.
Olympic champion Zheng has reached the US Open quarter-finals after coming through qualifying and saving a match point in two comeback wins. She trailed 0-5 in both matches before rallying to win, with Andreeva also reaching the last eight.