Zhang Shuai of China and McCartney Kessler from the USA have stormed into the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas. The dynamic duo overpowered American pair Elizabeth Mandlik and Caty McNally with a decisive 6-3, 6-0 victory on Wednesday.
Zhang and Kessler set the pace early in the first set, quickly establishing control and clinching it 6-3. They maintained their momentum into the second set, dominating their opponents to seal the set 6-0. The match wrapped up in just 47 minutes, showcasing their synergy on the court.
In other action, China’s Yuan Yue and Russia’s Anna Blinkova pulled off an impressive win against top seeds Cristina Bucsa of Spain and Miyu Kato of Japan. They secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-4 triumph after an intense one hour and 27 minutes on court.
The successes of Zhang Shuai and Yuan Yue highlight the strong presence of Chinese players in the tournament, setting the stage for exciting matches ahead in the Lone Star State.
