Zhang Shuai of China and McCartney Kessler of the USA powered their way into the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. The dynamic duo defeated American pair Elizabeth Mandlik and Caty McNally in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0.
Starting strong, Zhang and Kessler took control of the first set, securing it 6-3 with a blend of aggressive shots and seamless teamwork. They carried their momentum into the second set, overwhelming their opponents with a flawless 6-0 performance, and wrapped up the match in just 47 minutes.
In other exciting news, Yuan Yue of China and her Russian partner Anna Blinkova pulled off an impressive win against the top-seeded team of Cristina Bucsa from Spain and Miyu Kato from Japan. They triumphed 7-5, 6-4 after an intense one hour and 27 minutes on the court, also advancing to the quarterfinals.
The victories of Zhang, Kessler, Yuan, and Blinkova set the stage for an action-packed quarterfinals at the ATX Open, as they continue to showcase their talents on the international tennis scene.
