CHINA'S BREAKTHROUGH
Zheng Jie became just the second Chinese woman to reach the third round at a
Grand Slam tournament by beating 31st-seeded Emilie Loit of France 6-4, 6-1
Wednesday.
Zheng had never won a match at a major before defeating Dally Randriantefy of
Madagascar in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday.
The previous best showing by a woman from China at one of tennis' top four
tournaments was Li Fang's run to the third round at the 1992 Australian Open.
She also reached the second round at the 1994 French Open.
Zheng's next opponent: 86th-ranked Tathiana Garbin, who upset defending
champion Justine Henin-Hardenne 7-5, 6-4.
No Chinese woman ever has won a WTA Tour event.
``In China, may people love tennis, but not so many people are involved in
tennis,'' Zheng said through a translator.
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