Magdalena Fręch’s impressive journey in the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing has come to an end after a fourth-round loss to China’s Shuai Zhang, with the Pole falling 4-6, 2-6. Despite entering the tournament with high hopes after a series of strong performances, including a hard-fought three-set victory over Alycia Parks and an impressive comeback against Diana Schnaider, Fręch was unable to overcome Zhang, a former top-30 player who rediscovered her form.
Tight First Set, But Zhang Dominates
In the opening set, both players exchanged early breaks, and it seemed destined for a tie-breaker. However, Zhang seized the crucial moment in the tenth game, breaking Fręch’s serve once again to close out the set 6-4. The second set saw Zhang quickly establish control, racing to a 4-0 lead. Although Fręch briefly fought back with a break, she couldn’t maintain momentum, losing 6-2.
End of a Winning Streak
This defeat marked the end of Fręch’s seven-match winning streak, which included her title run in Guadalajara. Zhang’s victory propels her into the quarterfinals, where she will face Spain’s Paula Badosa. Despite the loss, Fręch’s performance in Beijing continues to show her growing potential on the WTA Tour.
