The world number 45 sent shockwaves in Rod Laver Arena by defeating the number 30 seed Pliskova in just 87 minutes to keep the Polish representation in the tournament going after current world number 1 Iga Swiatek crashed out in the round of 16
The two-time Australian Open champion produced a stunning performance to book a place in the semifinals, beating Pegula 6-4, 6-1 in a match that lasted for one hour and 37 minutes.
Zhu was praised by her Belarus opponent after the match. The number 87 Zhu was making her first-ever appearance in the second week of a major tournament
New York [US], September 2 (ANI): The bitterness and acrimony from Russia's special military operation in Ukraine was clearly visible on the tennis court during US Open on Thursday when Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake her opponent Belarusian Victoria Azarenka's hands after
Paris [France], May 28 (ANI): Swiss No.23 seed Jil Teichmann extended her brilliant clay-court season as she defeated Victoria Azarenka in the third round of the French Open 2022 on Friday.
Doha [Qatar], February 21 (ANI): Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka fought back from a double-break down in the third set and saved a match point to best Yulia Putintseva in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Sunday. Amanda Anisimova and Alize Cornet also won night matches.
Melbourne [Australia], January 23 (ANI): Madison Keys stormed into her third career quarterfinal at the Australian Open with a dominant win over the number eight seed Paula Badosa on Sunday.
Melbourne [Australia], January 19 (ANI): World number one Ashleigh Barty dropped just two games against Lucia Bronzetti to reach the third round of the ongoing Australian Open on Wednesday.
Adelaide [Australia], January 7 (ANI): Defending champion Iga Swiatek battled past Victoria Azarenka in the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International on Friday to set up the semi-final clash against world number one Ash Barty.
California [USA], October 18 (ANI): The No.21 seed Paula Badosa of Spain triumphed in the final WTA 1000 event of the season by overcoming No.27 seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, 7-6(5), 2-6, 7-6(2), to win the BNP Paribas Open championship in Indian Wells.