Chinese doubles pair Yan Zi and Peng Shuai won a rough victory
in the first round of the women's doubles at the US Open tennis
tournament in New York on Thursday.
China's Yan Zi (R) and Peng
Shuai celebrate victory after a tough match against a Romanian and
American pair at the US Open tennis tournament in New York on
Thursday, August 30, 2007. (Photo: cnsphoto)
China's portal website Sina reported that the 10th seeds
advanced to the second round after beating a Romanian and American
pair 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Now they may have a chance to meet the American veteran Martina
Hingis with her partner Daniela Hantuchova if the two can get
through.
Yan Zi is most commonly known for her doubles exploits, which
have seen her capture two Grand Slam titles with her former partner
Zheng Jie. The Australian Open and Wimbledon doubles champions had
already won titles in Charleston and Strasbourg this year, before a
left ankle injury to Zheng forced the break-up of the pairing.
(CRI August 30, 2007)
