Sabalenka wins her match against Zheng and secures her first semifinal in Miami
Sabalenka defeated Zheng in straight sets (6-2, 7-5) in the quarterfinals of the Miami tournament.
While the Belarusian comfortably took the first set, she had to fight hard in the second to overcome the Chinese player.
The Belarusian has now beaten the Olympic champion six times in six meetings and reaches the semifinals in Miami for the first time in her career.
Sabalenka will face Paolini in the semifinals of the Miami tournament.
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