At the Indian Wells tennis tournament, Yue Yuan has made a remarkable journey to the quarterfinals, overcoming Daria Kasatkina in a thrilling match. Yuan, who came from a set down, secured her victory with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. This win not only marks her ninth consecutive victory but also her first entry into a WTA 1000 quarterfinal and her second top-20 win of the tournament. Yuan's achievement is highlighted by her becoming the first Chinese player to reach the women's singles quarterfinals at Indian Wells since Li Na in 2014. Her next challenge is against Gauff, aiming for a spot in the semifinals.
From a set & a break down, Yuan Yue takes out Kasatkina 4-6, 6-4, 6-3! Earns her 2nd top-20 win of the tournament & faces Gauff next for a spot in the Semifinals. #TennisParadise https://t.co/e7DM8Hug5t
Nine wins in a row 🔥 Austin champion Yuan Yue comes from a set and a break down to oust No.11 seed Kasatkina 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Indian Wells! #TennisParadise https://t.co/zckPiBhCwG
2014 - Coming from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina and reach her maiden WTA-1000 QF, Yuan Yue has also become the first Chinese player to reach the women's singles QF at Indian Wells since Li Na in 2014. Overcome. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/2JAgZfU8Ka
Wow Yuan. 9 consecutive wins! First WTA 1000 QF.
Yuan delivers 🎉 Sealing her spot as the final 8 in the @Hologic WTA quarterfinals defeating Kasatkina 4-6 6-4 6-3. #TennisParadise | #IndianWells https://t.co/ma2OY6SZcD
Wow Yuan forces a decider vs. Kasatkina from a break down in the 2nd.
Isn't over yet 🙌 Yuan gets the second set vs Kastkina 6-4. #TennisParadise | #IndianWells https://t.co/tbx4hiWJhN
1️⃣ set down, 1️⃣ set to go @DKasatkina takes the opener 6-4 against Yuan. #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/ymZJQDVeFH
Keep your eyes on Yue Yuan 🇨🇳 She plays Daria Kasatkina tonight for a QF spot 🎾 #IndianWells | #TennisParadise
Halfway to the finish line 🏁 @marta_kostyuk leads Pavlyuchenkova 6-4. #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/nGAsUUAabO