SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby
No Result
View All Result
SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
Home Tennis

Sabalenka and Paolini into Miami semi-finals

Inez Watson by Inez Watson
March 25, 2025
in Tennis
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
2
26
SHARES
323
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

World number one Aryna Sabalenka used all her power to beat China's Zheng Qinwen and reach the Miami Open semi finals.. ©AFP

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled back in the second set to blast her way into the semi-finals of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Tuesday. The victory gives Sabalenka her first place in the last four at Miami, with a clash against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini standing between her and a place in the final.

It looked like it was going to be routine business for the Belarussian against the ninth-seed Zheng when Sabalenka took the first set comfortably. But Zheng had worked something out between sets and came out firing, breaking Sabalenka twice to open up a 4-2 lead in the set. Sabalenka was in real trouble at 0-40 down but, after some signs of anger, was able to fight back to hold for 4-4 and then turned her aggression into a powerful finale.

Related news

Grinding Djokovic hopes body holds up for Alcaraz US Open clash

September 3, 2025
513

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz US Open blockbuster as Sabalenka advances

September 2, 2025
218

Djokovic lines up Alcaraz date in US Open semi-finals

September 2, 2025
254

Anisimova eyes Swiatek US Open revenge after Wimbledon nightmare

September 2, 2025
252

Alcaraz into US Open semi-finals, Sabalenka faces Pegula rematch

September 2, 2025
287

Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit

September 2, 2025
256

With some blistering returns, the top-seed broke to go 6-5 and then, with her serve at full force, confidently held to secure the win. “Honestly every match is tough against her, I always have to work really hard to get the win and today was an incredible level from both of us,” said Sabalenka. “I’m super happy to get this win. I’m super happy with the way I handled all the emotions and handled the pressure,” she added.

Earlier, Paolini moved into the semi-finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Poland’s Magda Linette. Paolini, beaten in the finals at Wimbledon and the French Open last year, becomes the first Italian to make it to the last four in Miami. It took just 77 minutes for Paolini to take care of business against Linette, who had progressed into the quarters with a surprise win over Coco Gauff.

A lengthy delay to the start of the game, caused by heavy rain in the afternoon, didn’t cause any issues for the sixth-seeded Paolini who dominated from the off. Paolini, who is looking for her second title at the WTA 1000 level after last year’s triumph in Dubai, looked confident and said she had known her form would start to bring her results. “I think I didn’t play bad this season but I just didn’t have a great result. But I was there. I lost many matches but to big opponents,” she said. “It was tough but I was repeating to myself that I was there – maybe I just needed a little more confidence and it came here maybe,” she said.

Wednesday’s two quarters see second-seed Iga Swiatek up against Alexandra Eala, the wild card teenager from the Philippines, who has already beaten Australian Open champion Madison Keys. Britain’s Emma Raducanu, enjoying her best run at a tournament since her win at the US Open in 2021, faces American fourth-seed Jessica Pegula.

© 2024 AFP

Tags: Miami OpentennisWTA
Share10Tweet7Share
Inez Watson

Inez Watson

Sport journalist whose passion lies in bringing the excitement of live matches to television audiences. With a career spanning decades, Inez's dynamic storytelling and love for the game have made her a beloved figure in sports broadcasting. Whether she's courtside or in the studio, Karen's dedication to her craft shines through, captivating viewers with every match.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
guest
2 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Follow Us

Popular News

  • Bookmaker linked to ex-Ohtani interpreter sentenced to prison

    28 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 7
  • Late-night Paul battles through at US Open in 1:46 am finish

    40 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • Ex-NFL coach Belichick suffers blowout loss in college debut

    39 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • Empty feeling for Gauff after US Open rout by Osaka

    28 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 7
  • Auger-Aliassime grateful for resurgence at US Open

    21 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
SportBeep.com

Welcome to SportBeep, your ultimate destination for all things sports! If you're passionate about the NFL, NBA, MLS, NHL, MLB, or any other sport, you're in the right place. Here, you'll find the latest news, in-depth analyses, and commentary on the most important sporting events and personalities from around the world.

Pages

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

News

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Golf

Network

  • Coolinarco.com
  • CasualSelf.com
  • Fit.CasualSelf.com
  • Sport.CasualSelf.com
  • MachinaSphere.com
  • EconomyLens.com
  • MagnifyPost.com
  • TodayAiNews.com
  • VideosArena.com

© 2024 SportBeep ~ Top Sports News from around the world!

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby

© 2024 SportBeep.com - Best Sport News