Absolutely incredible! A 6-0, 6-0, and a 2-0 victory set Wang Xiyu's round-of-16 opponent, making a quarterfinal run a tough challenge.

On May 30th Beijing time, the third round of the women's singles at the French Open saw a pivotal match. The 18th seed, Kostyuk, played with full force, winning 12 straight games to defeat Sherif 2-0 and claim a place in the round of 16. Consequently, Wang Xiyu now faces Kostyuk in the quarterfinal. With her opponent in such blistering form, Wang's path to the quarterfinals looks extremely difficult.

Kostyuk, a 36-year-old veteran, entered this tournament as the 18th seed and has performed with remarkable strength. In this round, competing for a spot in the next stage against Sherif, Kostyuk displayed brutal dominance. She completely overpowered Sherif on both offense and defense, winning two sets in a 2-0 sweep. She even handed out two bagels (6-0, 6-0), leaving her opponent winless in a ruthless display—truly a crushing defeat that broke Sherif's spirit.

Wang Xiyu, a Chinese tennis player, may not be as famous as Zheng Qinwen or Wang Xinyu, but her sudden rise in this French Open has been surprising. As the last Chinese player standing, she has continuously advanced through the rounds. In the third round, she faced Danilović. After falling behind 0-3 in the first set, she staged a remarkable comeback, winning six straight games to take it 6-3. The second set turned into a fierce battle, with Danilović launching a desperate counterattack and keeping the score close. However, after a 5-5 tie, Wang Xiyu broke and held serve consecutively to win the set 7-5, securing a straight-sets 2-0 victory without much trouble. This marks Wang Xiyu's first-ever entry into the round of 16 at a Grand Slam singles event—a huge breakthrough!

Next, Wang Xiyu will face Kostyuk for a place in the quarterfinals. This match is a true test, as her opponent is in red-hot form. Hopefully, Wang Xiyu can prepare thoroughly, give her all, and strive to overcome her rival. Let's wait and see!

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