Thrilling Quarter-Finals Set at French Open 2023
On the eighth day of the French Open, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen advances after defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Elina Svitolina stuns Jasmine Paolini in a comeback win, while Tommy Paul becomes the first American man in 22 years to reach the last eight. Top seeds face off in crucial matches.
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Day eight of the French Open 2023 saw Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcome 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova to reach the quarter-finals. With a score of 7-6(5) 1-6 6-3, Zheng sets up a clash with either world number one Aryna Sabalenka or American 16th seed Amanda Anisimova.
In an impressive display of resilience, Ukrainian 13th seed Elina Svitolina defeated last year's runner-up Jasmine Paolini in a dramatic comeback. Svitolina saved three match points before clinching the second-set tiebreak and ultimately taking the match 4-6 7-6(6) 6-1.
Meanwhile, American Tommy Paul made history as the first U.S. male player in two decades to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open, after a straight-set victory over Australian Alexei Popyrin. Anticipation builds as top seeds face off in upcoming rounds.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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