Zheng Qinwen faces tough opponent Sabalenka in Miami

China's top female tennis player, Zheng Qinwen, is set to face a tough challenge in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. She will play against Aryna Sabalenka, the current World No. 1. Zheng reached the quarter-finals after winning her match against Ashlyn Krueger with a score of 6-2, 7-6. Despite her recent success, she has struggled against Sabalenka in the past. Zheng has played Sabalenka five times and has only managed to win one set in those matches. The two players will meet on Wednesday at 7 am Hong Kong time. Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating American player Danielle Collins, winning 6-4, 6-4. In their last encounter, the pair faced off in the final of the 2024 Australian Open, where Sabalenka won convincingly with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Zheng will need to overcome her past struggles if she hopes to win this time.