Chinese tennis star Peng beats another former world No. 1

Peng Shuai of China returns the ball during her third round match of women's singles against Maria Sharapova of Russia at China Tennis Open Tournament 2009 at National Tennis Centre in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2009. Peng won 2-0.(Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

After upsetting former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, China's shock specialist Peng Shuai stunned another former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova here on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinal of the ongoing China Open tennis tournament.

In the first set, both players tried to focus on the baseline. Peng succeeded in breaking in the sixth game to take a 4-2 lead. The 23-year-old accomplished another break in the eighth game, winning the first set by 6-2.


Maria Sharapova of Russia returns the ball during her third round match of women's singles against Peng Shuai of China at China Tennis Open Tournament 2009 at National Tennis Centre in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2009. Sharapova lost 0-2.(Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

Peng maintained her stable performance in the second set, breaking to lead 5-2. Sharapova fought back to 4-5, and survived two match points in the 10th game. However, Peng refused to let got he third match point, finishing her break to claim the victory 6-4.

Sharapova, winner of three Grand Slam titles, made too many unforced errors, while Peng Shuai secured her victory through her solid defense.

Peng will next play the winner between Petrova and S. Williams in the quarterfinal.

Source: Xinhua