Halep falls victim to Chinese comeback

Former winner Simona Halep lost in the French Open second round for the first time since 2015 as the double Grand Slam champion went down to a Chinese opponent bent on a fightback on Thursday.

Teenaged Zheng Qinwen set a personal best with her defeat of the former No. 1 who was seen by the doctor in the third set and put her head in her hands before finally exiting 2-6, 6-2, 6-1.

The 19-year-old winner ranked 74th is into the third round at a major for the first time after taming Halep in just under two hours as she plays a Grand Slam for only the second time.

The Asian spoiler struck 27 winners to ust nine for the Romanian veteran, coming from a set and a break down.

Main photo:- Zheng Quinwen beats Simona Halep – by Jimmie48/WTATennis.com

Bill Scott

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