WATCH: Dayana Yastremska injured? Scare alert at the Australian Open semifinals as the Ukrainian WTA icon goes under medical time out, calls out trainer for support!
Dayana Yastremska faces discomfort in the first set of the semis, as she looks to book a place in the finals of the Australian Open.
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Dayana Yastremska (image via: Twitter)
Dayana Yastremska is up against China’s Qinwen Zheng in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The Ukrainian was seen struggling with stomach issues during the first set of the match. She immediately called for a medical timeout and asked her trainer for help. Any sort of muscular problem, which is unlikely will be a great disadvantage to the 23-year-old in this all-pressure match.
However, after taking some treatment and painkillers Dayana Yastremksa returned to the court. The continuous matches in the Grand Slam and the temperature of Melbourne can be a big reason for this. The set currently stands at 4-6 to Qinwen Zheng. With this, the Chinese clinched the first set over the Ukrainian and the advantage of the match.
Both Yastremska and Zheng have never reached the finals of any Grand Slam. Thus, they will be willing to give it their all for their ticket to the finals. However, with physical discomfort to the Ukrainian, Zheng surely will have an advantage going deep into the match.
Both Dayana Yastremska and Qinwen Zheng lock horns for a place in the finals of the Australian Open
Both the players are coming in after some really good performances. While the Ukrainian made history after becoming the first women’s qualifier in 46 years to reach the semis of the Australian Open, the Chinese player registered her name as the fourth Chinese player to play in the semis.
The winner of the match will be facing Aryna Sabalenka in the finals of the Australian Open on Saturday, who earlier today beat Coco Gauff. It will be tough for either of the two to fare up against the Belarusian who has not dropped a straight till now.
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Soumik Bhattacharya
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