TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's tennis ace Hsieh Su-wei (謝淑薇) and her Latvian partner, Jelena Ostapenko, advanced to the semifinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday (Feb. 20). They defeated the American-Brazilian duo in a thrilling quarterfinal match, maintaining their impressive form.
Hsieh and Ostapenko, the tournament's third seeds, overcame Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Luisa Stefani with scores of 7-5, 5-7, 10-3. The pair had breezed through their earlier match, securing a spot in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory. In the quarterfinal, they clinched the first set 7-5 but were pushed to a decider after a 5-7 second set due to double faults.
During the decisive match tiebreak, Hsieh and Ostapenko rallied from a 0-2 deficit, scoring eight consecutive points to win 10-3. This victory propels them into the women's doubles semifinals, showcasing their resilience and skill on the court.
Hsieh aims to capture her first title of the season in Dubai. She has already secured doubles and mixed doubles titles at the 2024 Australian Open and doubles titles at Wimbledon and the French Open in 2023. Fans eagerly anticipate Hsieh's continued success as she and Ostapenko prepare for the semifinals. Their performance in Dubai could mark another significant milestone in Hsieh's illustrious career.