From being a fortunate loser to becoming the 14th seed, Yuan Yue has made history by reaching the top 32, relieving Wang Xinyu.

Yuan Yue has truly lived up to the good fortune bestowed upon her! By advancing to the top 32 ahead of Wang Xinyu at the Cincinnati 1000, she has certainly put everyone at ease.

After the first round of the ATP 1000/WTA 1000 Cincinnati event concluded, seeing that only Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu from the large Chinese tennis contingent made it to the second round in singles raised concerns. Everyone wondered if their results in the second round would be the best for the Chinese team in singles this year. The reason being, Yuan Yue was set to face Schneider while Wang Xinyu was up against Gauff, both of which were significant challenges for the two Chinese players, making it a tough task to advance further.

Some say that Yuan Yue has had an incredible stroke of luck in Cincinnati this year, as if she is protected by a celestial aura, and there is a belief that she will not let this fortunate draw go to waste. Humorously, it was noted that as long as she can overcome Schneider, regardless of Wang Xinyu's performance afterward, everyone would be satisfied, as they would no longer have to worry about the Chinese tennis singles team facing a complete elimination in the second round.

Why is the confidence in Yuan Yue higher than that in Wang Xinyu? Schneider has often been referred to as Little Yueyue's maid by the public.

Before their match in Cincinnati, Yuan Yue and Schneider had faced each other three times, with the Chinese star winning all encounters. It can be said that Yuan Yue has a good understanding of how to defeat this Russian rising star. Therefore, since she had never lost to Schneider before, in their fourth meeting, Yuan Yue certainly still holds a psychological advantage and hopes to extend her winning streak.

Of course, some have pointed out with concern that although Yuan Yue has defeated Schneider in previous ITF Challenger events and tours, all matches went the full three sets, and the victories were not easy. Even with a psychological edge, it cannot be said that victory over the Russian rising star is guaranteed, especially since Schneider is the 14th seed in this year's Cincinnati 1000. Furthermore, according to the odds from bookmakers, Yuan Yue is at 2.75 to 1, while Schneider is at 1.44 to 1, indicating that it will be difficult for Little Yueyue to challenge the 14th seed, and one cannot be blindly optimistic.

It is said that if Little Yueyue gets serious, anything is possible.

It is unclear whether Yuan Yue had the intention of proving the bookmakers wrong, but in the first set, she took advantage of Schneider's slow start and quickly established a dream 3-1 lead. Once she took control of the match, even though Schneider launched a fierce comeback, Yuan Yue maintained her grip on the match and won the first set 6-4.

In the second set, Schneider stabilized her game and managed to equalize the match at 6-1, prompting fans and viewers in the live stream to express their feelings that such a match truly reflects the nature of their encounters, as it seems that no one would feel satisfied losing without going the full three sets.

In the deciding set, it was interesting to see Yuan Yue remain calm on the court while many fans and viewers in the live stream were already calling out that their hearts couldn't take it anymore, fearing that Yuan Yue might collapse at a critical moment and face Schneider's revenge.

What must be praised about Yuan Yue is that in the face of Schneider's comeback, not only did she maintain stable performance, but she also consistently controlled the pace of the match, not giving the Russian player any chance to disrupt her rhythm. Ultimately, with a single break advantage, she secured the victory with a score of 6-3, handing Schneider her fourth consecutive defeat and further solidifying her status as the maid.

After the match, as everyone applauded Yuan Yue, they all remarked that she truly deserves to be called the chosen one of this year's Cincinnati qualifiers. Having become a fortunate loser, she has performed better in each subsequent match. In the highly anticipated clash against Schneider, Yuan Yue only committed one double fault, boasting an almost perfect 96% success rate on her second serve and an impressive 74% first serve winning rate, along with stability in her serves, allowing her to hit three aces and laying the foundation for her ultimate triumph in this three-set battle.

With this victory over Schneider, Yuan Yue not only achieved her first two consecutive wins in a 1000 event in the new season but also created a new personal milestone by reaching the top 32 in Cincinnati for the first time in her career.

While everyone praised Yuan Yue, they also emphasized that her victory significantly relieved the pressure on Wang Xinyu, who is set to compete tomorrow. With one player already securing a place in the top 32 of the Cincinnati 1000, the expectations prior to the tournament have been largely met, and regardless of Wang Xinyu's upcoming performance, there is no need to worry about the Chinese team facing a complete elimination in the second round. Yuying can now play freely.

From being a fortunate loser in the qualifiers to now stepping in as the 14th seed, there is great hope that Yuan Yue can replicate Zhu Lin's remarkable achievement at the Montreal 1000. Some say that with the blessing of good luck, Yuan Yue is currently brimming with confidence, and after indirectly becoming the 14th seed, she still hopes to set a new record in Cincinnati against Kostyuk, which is highly anticipated!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: The Starry Sky of Moon River)