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Straight away it is clear that Zheng isn’t intimidated by this occasion, or this opponent. She is going for her shots, and grabs a break point at 30-40 after a long rally. Swiatek, however, saves it with a fine cross-court winner, launching into a big forehand.
Zheng nabs another break point after Swiatek dumps the ball in the net, but Zheng returns the favour and it’s back to deuce. Zheng hits long on the next point, for advantage Swiatek, and the Polish No 1 works her opponent around the court to hold before hitting a winner down the line for 1-0.are starting as we speak. The majority of the fans, having been captivated by Rune’s stunning win, have left the arena for a quick break. But no doubt they will be flooding back in soon.are duking it out in the third, decisive set of their fourth-round encounter on Suzanne Lenglen. Pegula is a break up and serving at 3-1. Next up on Philippe Chatrier, of course, we have Swiatek v Zheng. The Polish women’s world No 1 has won an incredible 31 matches straight. Is there a more in-form, effective sportsperson on the planet at the moment?“I have an unbelievable feeling right now ... I was so nervous at the end but the crowd was amazing for me the whole match, and the whole tournament. I’m so grateful to be playing on this court. “I was very nervous but also at the same time, I know if I go away from the [planned] tactic against such a player like Tsitsipas I’m going to lose for sure. I told myself just to keep in it, and play my plan also in the tough moments and it worked out so well at the end ... it’s so great to still be here. “It was part of the plan to be aggressive as possible, play fast, and take time away from him ... and I really like playing the drop shots and it worked out pretty good, so I’m happy. “I get so emotional when I talk about family and coaches ... but you know, we’re still in the quarter-finals, we didn’t win the tournament yet. My Mum, my whole team up there is why I’m here. Without them I wouldn’t be here today ... so thank you, guys.” Lovely stuff - what a performance from the 19-year-old. Fearless is the wrong word, perhaps, but what bravery!Aneke Rune, a proud mother, celebrates her son’s incredible win against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
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