Zhaoxuan making a name for herself in Malaysian Open tennis


China's Yang Zhaoxuan returning a shot to China's Zheng Saisai at the BMW Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Petaling Jaya. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang Zhaoxuan was a relative unknown player prior to the BMW Malaysian Open.

The 21-year-old Chinese player arrived in Malaysia with only three wins on the WTA Tour under her belt since she turned pro in 2009.

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