Qinwen Zheng delivered a solid performance at the **2025 Miami Open**, securing a **6-1, 7-5** victory over American Lauren Davis in the second round. The win marks her **fourth victory of the season** and signals a return to confidence for the talented Chinese player.
### **A Dominant Start**
Zheng wasted no time asserting herself in the match, taking full control of the first set. She broke Davis early and never looked back, using her aggressive baseline game to dictate rallies. Her **powerful groundstrokes and strong serving** kept the American on the defensive, allowing her to cruise to a **6-1** first-set win.
### **Handling the Second Set with Poise**
The second set, however, was a much tighter contest. Davis, known for her resilience, fought back and made Zheng work for every point. The Chinese star found herself in some difficult situations but handled them well, showing patience and tactical awareness to **edge out a 7-5 victory** and close the match in straight sets.
### **Gaining Momentum in 2025**
This victory in Miami is an important one for Zheng, who is looking to build momentum in the **2025 season**. After a few challenging weeks, she seems to be regaining her rhythm, and her **ability to close out a tough second set** against Davis is a positive sign. With each match, her confidence is growing, and she is once again showing the level of tennis that took her deep into tournaments last year.
### **Next Opponent: Putintseva or a Qualifier**
With this win, Zheng moves into the **third round**, where she will face either **Yulia Putintseva or a qualifier**. Putintseva, a fierce competitor, could pose a tricky challenge with her **gritty playing style and counterpunching abilities**. If Zheng continues playing with the same composure and power, she will be a strong contender to progress further in Miami.
As she moves forward in the tournament, all eyes will be on Zheng to see if she can keep up her strong form and push for a deep run at the **Miami Open 2025**.