Magdalena Fręch’s impressive run at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing came to an end after a fourth-round defeat to China’s Shuai Zhang. The 35-year-old Chinese veteran triumphed 6-4, 6-2, halting Fręch’s momentum after the Polish player had surprised many with her performances earlier in the tournament.
Fręch began with a bye in the first round and fought her way through a three-set battle against Alycia Parks in the second. She then pulled off a remarkable comeback in the third round, recovering from a 0-6 first-set loss to defeat Diana Schnaider 6-3, 6-4, showcasing her resilience and determination.
Despite her strong form, the encounter with Zhang proved too difficult. The first set was closely contested, with both players exchanging breaks before Zhang capitalized on a crucial moment to win 6-4. In the second set, Zhang dominated early, and while Fręch briefly fought back, the Chinese player secured the win to move into the quarterfinals.
🇵🇱 Magdalena Fręch kończy swoją piękną przygodę z turniejem WTA 1000 w Pekinie na czwartej rundzie. Polka przegrała z Shuai Zhang 4:6, 2:6. Mimo tej porażki nasza tenisistka najprawdopodobniej po raz pierwszy w karierze awansuje do TOP 30 rankingu.
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🇬🇧Magdalena Fręch lost… pic.twitter.com/6kgYVbm105
Magdalena Fręch – Shuai Zhang 0-2 (4-6, 2-6)