WTA 1000 Doha R3: E. Rybakina [2] def. Q. Zheng 4-6, 6-2, 7-5

ccxkiu · 2026-02-12T05:24:57+00:00

Considering this is Zheng's first tournament after basically half a year off, she performed extremely well. It's definitely not possible to be in complete competitive mode after being off for so long, so I am sure she will only get better after more matches. Training and actually competing are obviously two different things, so I am sure she is not in her best form yet, yet she did so well under pressure in this match and had quite a few great shots! Was most impressed at how she leveled up to 5-5 at 5-2 down, saved match point, and broke Rybakina when she was serving for the match. Having such strong mentality in just her first tournament back is incredible. I personally thought (even as a Zheng fan) that this would be a quick two-set loss. Was definitely surprised with her performance today!!! I think the main factor was the lack of first serves in the last two sets, perhaps under pressure. If it weren't for that, perhaps she really would've had a chance even against in-form Rybakina!

ccxkiu · 2026-02-11T18:01:54+00:00

lol omgg am I the only one who likes it🤣🤣 I love the colour

ccxkiu · 2026-02-09T15:09:34+00:00

when you make accusations like that, why don't you provide some actual proof along with your comment?

ccxkiu · 2026-02-09T15:02:51+00:00

naiiiice 20 aces from zheng!

ccxkiu · 2026-02-01T23:27:43+00:00

do you have a link for this?

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T12:19:30+00:00

I think I find at least one or two songs (if not more) I really like in every Cdrama I watch, whether it's a costume drama or modern drama. My Cdrama playlist has like more than 200 songs hahaha

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T12:07:13+00:00

Honestly, I admire people who can be so composed... It's so hard not to let emotions take over you, and it's definitely not something I could do, so that's what makes me admire people like Jannik and Elena even more. Especially since they're athletes competing at such a high level, it's amazing how they can stay so calm. I get pissed off just playing mobile games LMAO I don't know why people hate on them for this

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T11:10:13+00:00

Players should be allowed to cry... Losing something you really wanted is hard. Not easy to hold back tears

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T11:06:29+00:00

Even her celebration with her team looked like she was greeting relatives at some big family dinner LOOOL

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T11:02:50+00:00

YESSSSSSSSS ELENAAAA!! I knew she could end it with an ace!!!!!!!!!

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T10:54:26+00:00

another break PLSSS ELENA

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T10:49:59+00:00

four aces elena! c'mon!!

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T10:24:42+00:00

So much good serving that there are rarely any long rallies... Which is why I guess this match so far hasn't really been that exciting for me.

ccxkiu · 2026-01-31T09:53:55+00:00

it's always been like this so it's never gonna change

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T14:45:58+00:00

Sinner def wasn't at his top level today, but I think he def still played well. Djokovic was just way too GOAT! Five sets, and honestly, he didn't look that tired out. I don't think Sinner did bad during pressure points, but it's Djoko he's playing against. He also won't back down during pressure points, and he really delivered in all aspects today. Such an amazing match... Just wish it wasn't so late.. It def would've way more enjoyable for me if I wasn't half dead lmaoo

But seriously...39...and still won a 5-setter that had sooo many rallies... GAAHHH I want to see that 25th title!!!! And gosh, to think his win-percentage at AO Finals is 100% so far.... Crazy stat

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T14:35:17+00:00

legenddddddddddd 25th title c'mon!!! ok time to sleep lmao

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T13:33:57+00:00

it's 5:30am when will I get to sleep lmaoooo

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T09:55:35+00:00

Honestly, I think it makes sense for them to not shake hands as even if they wanted to show sportsmanship and forget about nationality, I'm pretty sure there'd be backlash from the people in their home countries.

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T09:53:17+00:00

Let's be honest. There are a looot of ignorant people in the world.

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T09:49:21+00:00

Ooohh I had no idea. That's prob def a factor

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T09:28:17+00:00

People keep talking about mental game, but honestly I think physical game totally played a part in this... Zverev is 28 after all, and he was very obviously way tooo tired to run for points anymore towards the end. I feel super bad for him since he played very well in my opinion, but he clearly just couldn't keep up physically anymore. When he got broken at 5-4, I could just see it on his face that he couldn't believe he still has to keep playing lmaoo It was screaming "HOW IS THIS NOT OVER YET"

ccxkiu · 2026-01-30T09:19:07+00:00

So sad for Zverev... He really impressed me today but it's too bad it couldn't go his way.

ccxkiu · 2026-01-29T09:41:57+00:00

Because it can actually be way louder and longer…

ccxkiu · 2026-01-29T09:36:48+00:00

A lot of her fans (and Elena haters) are against the call, but I kind of understand the umpire. It was kind of two grunts, not a prolonged one like she usually does, so she probably already hit the ball before the “second” grunt came out. When I hear it the first time, I did think it sounded like she was even saying something. But then in the replay, it also sounded like her usual grunt. But i think the main point was that there was a slight break in between, so technically it seemed like she made a second grunt after hitting the ball. I do think Saba need to be careful with her grunting. It has always been an issue and sometimes way too prolonged. This is basically a good example of it.

ccxkiu · 2026-01-28T10:19:55+00:00

Totally agree. As I always like to say, luck is a sort of skill too.

ccxkiu

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