Sun Advances to First WTA 250 Semifinal of 2025
New Zealand’s Lulu Sun has advanced to the semifinals of the WTA 250 tournament held in Guangzhou, China. This marks her first semifinal appearance in a tournament of this level in 2025.
Match Summary
Sun faced off against Caty McNally of the United States, who is currently ranked 63rd in the world. After losing the first set 3-6, Sun battled back to claim victory with a final score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The match lasted one hour and 57 minutes, during which Sun showcased her skill with an impressive tally of 51 winners.
Key Match Details
- Date: 2025
- Location: Guangzhou, China
- Opponent: Caty McNally (USA)
- Match Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes
- Final Score: 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
- Winners Hit: 51
- Sun’s New Ranking: Projected to be 97
In the first set, Sun had six break points, but it was McNally who secured the only break. The second set saw Sun make her comeback, earning a critical break of serve. In a tense final set, Sun faced a match point while McNally served at 3-5. Although she missed the chance, Sun managed to reclaim control of the match after a series of pivotal points.
Upcoming Semifinal
Sun’s victory sets her up for a semifinal match against Claire Liu from the United States, who is ranked 305th. The result of this match could have significant implications for Sun, as improving her ranking may enable her to secure direct entry into the Australian Open scheduled for January.
