Marin defeats Zhang- advancing to the quarterfinals
Carolina Marin (ESP) played Beiwen Zhang (USA) in the last 16 of the Olympic tournament, and won to advance to the quarterfinals.
The two last played each other at the 2024 French Open, which was also held at the Porta de Chapelle Arena. In the match, the American player won three consecutive sets 21-14, 16-21 and 17-21, a thrilling victory over Marin.
This time, it was also a three-set battle, but the Spaniard won 12-21, 21-9, 21-18.
In the quarterfinals, she will play the winner of the match between Yang Jiamin [13].
Winner between Yang Jiamin [13] (Singapore) and Aya Omori [8] (Japan).