China’s Yuan Yue and New Zealand’s Lulu Sun have surged into the second round of the women’s doubles at the French Open after a thrilling three-set victory. The duo overcame Russia’s Anna Blinkova and Egypt’s Maiar Sherif in a match that showcased their resilience and teamwork.
Yuan and Sun started strong, taking an early 3-0 lead and cruising to a 6-2 win in the first set. However, their opponents fought back in the second set, which proved more challenging for the pair. Blinkova and Sherif leveled the match by taking the second set 7-5.
In the decisive third set, Yuan and Sun regained their momentum. Relying on their solid baseline play, they dictated the rallies and gradually wore down their opponents. Their formidable singles skills translated into effective doubles strategy, allowing them to secure the final set 6-3.
After the match, Yuan reflected on their performance, saying, “Our teamwork was quite good. We didn’t complicate things with elaborate tactics; instead, we relied on our singles skills, staying deep at the baseline to create the advantage.”
The victory marks a significant achievement for the duo as they advance in one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how far Yuan and Sun can go in the competition.
