Zhu Lin

The world No. 87 recorded her first win over a top-10 player and is in the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time.

“I have the ability to be able to play at this high level and I need to just work hard every day. “I have to believe in myself,” Zhu said. A rollercoaster encounter took twists and turns to the end, with Zhu converting a third break point to take a 5-4 lead in the third set before she served out the match after more than two-and-a-half hours. “I want to thank my team and thank you all for pushing me today to become a better player.” 87 Zhu fought her way to a tough 7-6 (7-3) 1-6 6-4 win to celebrate Chinese New Year in fine style and set up a showdown with two-time champion Victoria Azarenka in the last 16. [Australian Open](https://7news.com.au/sport/australian-open), suffering a three-set, third-round upset at the hands of China’s [Zhu Lin](https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis).

Zhu progressed into the last 16 and a clash with former champion Victoria Azarenka beckons, following her unlikely victory that went past midnight, giving her a ...

Am I in a dream?" "Is this real? READ MORE:

Zhu Lin of China upset the No. 6 seed Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-6 (3), 1-6 and 6-4 in the women's singles third-round match in the Australian Open at ...

She never gives up and has reasons to be in the top 10. Am I in a dream?" Zhu Lin of China upset the No.

Chinese women's singles player Zhu Lin upset world No. 6 Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-4 i.

Zhang and Maia broke for a 2-1 lead in the decider and sealed their final victory at 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3. Less than 24 hours after securing her spot in the third round of women's singles on Wednesday afternoon, the 33-year-old Zhang Shuai, who sits as world No. Though Sakkari edged past Zhu 4-3 during the set, Zhu outperformed her opponent by shooting high-quality winners and limiting errors. Both players traded their serve before Zhu first held her serving game and went up 3-1. She never gives up and has reason to be a top 10. Chinese women's singles player and world No.

MELBOURNE - Chinese women's singles player and world No. 87 Zhu Lin upset world No. 6 Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-4 in a three-set thriller, ...

Zhang and Maia broke for a 2-1 lead in the decider and sealed their final victory at 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3. Less than 24 hours after securing her spot in the third round of women's singles on Wednesday afternoon, the 33-year-old Zhang Shuai, who sits as world No. Though Sakkari edged past Zhu 4-3 during the set, Zhu outperformed her opponent by shooting high-quality winners and limiting errors. [China wins two short track medals at Winter World University Games](//www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202301/21/WS63cb9575a31057c47ebaaff4.html) [Zhu Lin defeats world No. Both players traded their serve before Zhu first held her serving game and went up 3-1. She never gives up and has reason to be a top 10. "She (Sakkari) is a real fighter. 87 Zhu Lin upset world No. The last game of the match saw Zhu only concede one point to her opponent and lock up her triumph with a final ace. MELBOURNE - Chinese women's singles player and world No. local time on Saturday. Despite losing the second set at 6-1, Zhu broke Sakkari as soon as the decider unveiled its curtain and later survived her own serve, with her winning margin extended to a 2-0.

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka had to battle for 2 hours and 40 minutes to stop Zhu Lin in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

I was down 15-40 [in the last game] and I was like, 'You have to take it, nobody's going to give it to you.' I'm very proud of myself for that." "It was 2 hours and 40 minutes of complete pressure point by point, momentum shifts, there was everything in this match. "Sometimes it helps when you know your opponent, but I didn't know much about her and I had to adjust on the go. She's an amazing player, I wish her luck for the rest of the year and I hope we'll see a lot more of her." "With this tennis, she has to be Top 20, because she played amazing. "She never gave up, no matter what the score was," Azarenka said.

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has made it back to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2016 by coming back to.

I’m really proud of myself,” Zhu said. “We have really tough battles every single time. “I’m really exhausted right now. She held, then broke to go up 5-4 when Zhu put a forehand into the net. I can’t control her hitting lines or playing amazing tennis. I can’t control her making winners.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka made it back to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park for the first time since ...

I’m really proud of myself,” Zhu said. “We have really tough battles every single time. “I’m really exhausted right now. She held, then broke to go up 5-4 when Zhu put a forehand into the net. I can’t control her hitting lines or playing amazing tennis. I can’t control her making winners.

MELBOURNE, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- On day six of the Australian Open, China's Zhu Lin was edged 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 by the 24th-seeded and former Grand Slam winner ...

The unseeded Ukrainian-Belgian duo knocked out the eighth seed Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Sania Mirza of India 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in a two-hour boilover. Yang and Chan took four games in a row to notch their first set win within 30 minutes. In the second set, Azarenka stormed to a commanding 5-0 advantage with higher serve speed but reduced errors. "With this tennis, She must be in the top 20 players. This is what I need to work on." "I need to be more consistent.

Zhu was praised by her Belarus opponent after the match. The number 87 Zhu was making her first-ever appearance in the second week of a major tournament.

Rybakina rallied to win six of the next seven games after going behind 3-0 in the second set. I am glad that I was able to fight and win that first set, then kind of go on a roll from there," added Pegula. Rybakina then broke Swiatek once more to lead 4-3 in the second set. "Sometimes it helps when you know your opponent, but I did not know much about her and I had to adjust on the go. She defeated her Czech Republic opponent by 7-5, 6-2 at the John Cain Arena. I would never heard of her before, I know she is coming from China -- but there are so many players who can come out here and produce an amazing level."

China's Zhu Lin was edged out 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 by the 24th-seeded and former Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during the Australian Open on ...

"With this tennis, she must be in the top 20 players. I'm really exhausted. /CFP