Lulu Sun has achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating top seed Anastasia Zakharova at the WTA 125 tournament in Jinan, China. In a thrilling match on Thursday, Sun triumphed with a score of 7-6(1), 6-0, completing the game in just 89 minutes.
Lulu Sun’s Path to Victory
The 24-year-old Kiwi exhibited exceptional prowess on the court. Sun managed to break Zakharova’s serve while she was leading in the first set, turning the momentum in her favor. Displaying remarkable skill, Sun dominated the tiebreaker, conceding only one point.
Sun’s aggressive play continued into the second set. After gaining an early 3-0 lead, Zakharova struggled, contributing to her defeat with a series of unforced errors. On Sun’s first match point, she delivered a powerful serve that sealed her victory, with Zakharova’s return going out of bounds.
Recent Performance and Rankings
- Sun has won nine out of her last ten matches.
- She has eliminated the number one seed in her last three tournaments.
- This victory will likely elevate her ranking from 124 to about 114.
- A win in this tournament could place her in the top 100.
Sun’s success in Jinan means she will face the winner of the match between Indonesia’s Janice Tjen and Gao Xinyu from China in the semifinals. As she progresses, Sun inches closer to potentially securing a spot in the main draw at the upcoming Australian Open in January.
