Wu Yibing surprisingly qualified for the US Open qualifiers, marking his first victory over a TOP 100 player this season.

In a life-and-death battle determining his qualification for the US Open, Wu Yibing withstood the pressure and seized his last chance, making a thrilling late entry at a crucial moment!

This time, Wu Yibing has the opportunity to compete in the Washington 500 qualifiers, which can be seen as an extraordinary stroke of luck for him. Initially, the former Chinese number one was not eligible for this 500 event, but unexpectedly, a sudden withdrawal at a critical moment turned Wu Yibing into the fortunate one.

At that moment, some joked that it seemed like fate was particularly favoring Wu Yibing, suggesting that he had a good chance of qualifying for the US Open.

The prospect of qualifying for the US Open had previously caused many to feel immense regret for Wu Yibing. The former Chinese number one could have secured his spot at the US Open in Los Cabos, but during his match against Skulcate, after winning the first set, he suffered a reversal and lost, leaving his fate for the US Open hanging in the balance.

Fortunately, when fate handed Wu Yibing another opportunity with the Washington 500 qualifiers, he fully learned from his previous experience in Los Cabos. In the first round against Kruger, despite losing the first set, he did not crumble under pressure at a crucial moment and successfully turned the tables, maintaining his hopes for a US Open qualifying ticket.

In the second round against the top seed and world number 62, the French player Moutet, many were anxious for Wu Yibing before the match. Moutet had previously dealt significant blows to the former Chinese number one, and the outcome of this high-stakes match would directly determine Wu Yibing's chance to qualify for the US Open, adding to the tension of the match.

Even if Wu Yibing lost to Moutet, he would still have a chance to go to Flushing Meadows as an alternate, but having his fate in others' hands was always unsettling; only by controlling his own destiny could he rest easy.

However, Wu Yibing's form since returning has not been particularly stable, and facing Moutet, a formidable opponent, at such a critical moment for US Open qualification was certainly a disadvantage for him.

Nonetheless, Wu Yibing had one advantage over Moutet: better stamina.

Since both players had to play two matches in one day, and Wu Yibing's match against Kruger took place before Moutet's, coupled with Moutet's match against Serre being delayed due to rain, the former Chinese number one had more time to rest and adjust. Therefore, Moutet, having just finished a match, faced Wu Yibing shortly after, which many fans and netizens humorously remarked was another instance of fate wanting to help the former Chinese number one reach Flushing Meadows; the only question was whether he could seize the final opportunity.

When Wu Yibing started the match with a 0-3 deficit and lost the first set 4-6, many viewers in the live stream expressed their disappointment. Some humorously suggested that Wu Yibing was likely facing another tough fate, and whether he could go to Flushing Meadows would ultimately depend on others' whims.

It was initially thought that the exceptionally aggressive Moutet, having broken Wu Yibing's serve first in the second set, would likely finish the match in two sets. However, Wu Yibing launched a counterattack in a desperate situation, dramatically changing the course of the match. Not only did he prevent Moutet from winning in straight sets, but he also returned the favor with a 6-4 win, leveling the match.

After resolving the crisis, Wu Yibing, in the crucial deciding set, surged back from a passive position to secure a thrilling 6-4 victory in the final set, stunning the top seed Moutet and qualifying for the US Open.

After the match, when discussing Wu Yibing's encounter with Moutet, everyone remarked that if one had a weak heart, it would be hard to watch; Wu Yibing's victory was incredibly hard-fought and nerve-wracking.

In the three sets, the former Chinese number one was at a disadvantage against Moutet, yet managed to turn the tide in the last two sets. As one netizen put it, Wu Yibing truly risked everything despite his fragile physique to battle this old rival, carving out a bright path for himself in dire circumstances—an impressive feat indeed.

However, the crucial victory that Wu Yibing fought for over 2 hours and 47 minutes was definitely worthwhile. Besides securing a precious ticket to the US Open qualifiers, he also entered the main draw of the Washington 500 with his first victory over a TOP 100 player this season, making it a triple delight.

After the match, many expressed that with the task of securing a US Open qualifying spot complete, Wu Yibing could now play freely; any further advancement would be a bonus, and even if he faced an early exit in the main draw, there would be no regrets, as the most important goal had already been achieved! (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)