On January 2nd, the second round of ATP250 Brisbane Station was held. The top seed Novak Djokovic faced off against French veteran Gael Monfils. In this match, Djokovic easily won, taking only 72 minutes to defeat his opponent 6-3/6-3, marking the 217th time in his career that he has advanced to the quarterfinals of a tour event. World Rankings: Djokovic is ranked 7th in the world, while Monfils is ranked 55th. Head-to-Head Record: Djokovic and Monfils have faced each other a total of 19 times previously, with Djokovic winning all 19 matches. Match Recap: In the first set, Djokovic broke serve in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead. He successfully held serve in the ninth game to win the first set 6-3. In the second set, Djokovic broke serve again in the third game to take a 2-1 lead. In the ninth game, with Monfils having no room for error, Djokovic broke serve once more to win the second set 6-3. Next Round Opponent: Having successfully advanced to the quarterfinals, Djokovic will face American player Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals to compete for a spot in the semifinals.

At the beginning of 2025, Sun Yingsha's various actions after the Table Tennis Super League have been particularly noteworthy. She officially said goodbye to the 2024 Table Tennis Super League and publicly expressed her gratitude to the fans. Her sense of gratitude has shown her sincerity and low-key attitude. At the same time, she announced her decision to return to the national team to prepare for the Singapore Grand Slam and Asian Cup, a decision that has made many fans look forward to her future performance. In the 2024 Table Tennis Super League, Sun Yingsha performed quite well. Although Shenzhen University did not successfully retain the championship in the end, her fighting spirit in the competition won the respect and affection of many people. Especially during the women's team finals, Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng had an intense match. Although it was a bit of a pity to lose with a score of 2 to 3 in the end, Sun Yingsha defeated Wang Manyu and Qian Tianyi in the women's singles matches, twice helping Shenzhen University level the score, which is impressive. Looking back at Sun Yingsha's 2024, it was truly a year of great harvest. She scored 9900 points in women's singles, ranking first in the world, winning 13 championships and 4 runner-up titles. In the Table Tennis Super League, she also contributed a lot to Shenzhen University. On December 30, 2024, the three-day "New Year's Carnival" for table tennis fans officially began at the Shanghai Stadium. The Shenzhen University team led by Sun Yingsha competed against the Shanghai…

This year's Wang Manyu in the table tennis super league left a deep impression on people. Although Wang Manyu had fewer appearances due to illness in the first stage of the table tennis super league, after leading Shandong Luneng to defeat Sun Yingsha, who led Shenzhen University, Wang Manyu won the championship and roared to the sky twice in an unusual manner. Why did Wang Manyu make such an unusual move? Where did the usual gentle and elegant Wang Manyu go? In fact, Wang Manyu was determined to win this year's table tennis super league championship because Shandong Luneng has three main players of the Chinese women's table tennis team: Wang Manyu, Chen Xintong, and Qian Tianyi. It is difficult for any other team to compete with Shandong Luneng in terms of overall strength. However, the final process of the table tennis super league was unexpectedly tough, and it was not easy for Wang Manyu to win this year's table tennis super league championship. Sun Yingsha from Shenzhen University successively defeated Wang Manyu and Qian Tianyi with a score of 3:2 in the second and fourth sets. However, Sun Yingsha's two teammates failed to score a point. In the first set, Kuai Man and Tan Yuexuan lost to Qian Tianyi and Chen Xintong with a score of 1:3. In the third set, Kuai Man lost to Chen Xintong with a score of 1:3, and in the fourth set, Tan Yuexuan lost to Wang Manyu with a score of 2:3. The final process of this year's table tennis super league was…

Zheng Qinwen unveils new team, physique changes significantly to deal with Sabalenka, fans: as strong as a double-door refrigerator Beijing time on January 1, 2025, the latest news from China's No. 1 tennis player has arrived.‌ Zheng Qinwen, who missed the United Cup, has arrived in Melbourne, Australia and is fully committed to preparing for the upcoming Australian Open, with her new team also making its debut. From the photos, it can be seen that there are a total of 4 team members, not including Zheng Qinwen herself.‌ Standing to the left of Zheng Qinwen, the burly man about 1.85 meters tall is the interim coach Dante Bottini. Due to the recurrence of an old injury in Zheng Qinwen's coach Perry Riba, who underwent hip surgery and was unable to coach at the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen chose to collaborate with Argentine coach Bottini. I'm really curious to see how Zheng Qinwen will perform under the guidance of the new coach.‌ To the right of Zheng Qinwen is the petite beauty physiotherapist Shadi, who has been accompanying Zheng Qinwen for a long time. On the left of Bottini is the sunny and handsome young physical trainer Zhou Jiang, while on the right of Shadi is the new sparring partner Francisco Rocha, currently ranked 773rd in the world.‌ Zheng Qinwen also took a special photo with physiotherapist Shadi, who earns $400 a day. In the photo, she is smiling like a flower, appearing delicate and dependent next to Zheng Qinwen, who stands at 1.78 meters tall.‌ This time, when Zheng Qinwen…

The 2024 Ping Pong Super League men's team final concluded amidst a chorus of cheers, with Shandong Weiqiao emerging victorious with a resounding 3:0 victory over Huangshi Base · Huanxin Men's Team, securing the championship title. The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Wang Chuqin's 3:2 victory over Lin Shidong. Wang Chuqin, known as "Big Head," naturally attracts attention, while Lin Shidong, though a young player, has been on a remarkable rise since Paris, defeating both Wang Chuqin and Ma Long in the Macau Championship and Beijing Grand Slam, catapulting him to second place in the world rankings. In their match, Lin Shidong took an early lead by winning the first game 11:6, but Wang Chuqin, with his superior court control and indomitable spirit, managed to secure a 3:2 victory. In an interview after the match, Lin Shidong mentioned that Wang Chuqin had more fans cheering for him, which added to his own pressure. Despite this, he felt that winning two games was still a commendable performance. While acknowledging that young players may not always express themselves fully, Lin Shidong's comment does seem to imply a certain amount of envy. As netizens have pointed out, if fan support could determine the outcome of a match, then the national football team would already be the best in the universe. Everyone starts from being a young player, and not everyone begins with a fan base. During the Jakarta Asian Games final, the audience even booed at the players, causing one of them to become so nervous that they couldn't hold onto the…

In the realm of Chinese football, Shandong Taishan has always been a team with a rich historical legacy. With a solid fan base, the dynamics of Shandong Taishan during each season's break have always been a focal point for fans. Now, there are reports that Su Maozhen and Guo Zuojin will join the coaching staff of Shandong Taishan, as well as the conflicts between Choi Kang-hee and the team. Taishan is facing unprecedented changes and challenges. It will be very difficult for the team to use young players extensively next season, especially since foreign coaches in the CSL still prioritize results and earnings. Su Maozhen and Guo Zuojin's Joining Su Maozhen, a legendary figure of Shandong Taishan, is a symbol of Shandong football. With his outstanding performance during his playing days, he has made remarkable achievements for the team. There have been several opportunities for him to return in the past, but none have materialized. It remains to be seen if this time will be successful. His return undoubtedly injects a strong dose of energy into Taishan. It is reported that Su Maozhen may enter the club's management, which is undoubtedly a good thing for Taishan's future development. Guo Zuojin, as the vice-chairman of the Qingdao Football Association and the first national team coach from Qingdao, his joining is also seen as an important addition to the management and coaching staff structure of Taishan. Choi Kang-hee's Conflict with the Team As the head coach of Taishan, Choi Kang-hee's rigid tactics and recruitment strategy have been widely questioned. It is reported…

On January 2nd, Beijing time, when Zhejiang media reported that Zhejiang team will buy out Leonardo's work contract with Shandong Taishan team that expires in 2026, if Leonardo can really bring some transfer fees to Shandong Taishan team, it can be considered as a return for the long-term signing of Leonardo by Shandong Taishan team. When Taishan team does not need Leonardo and can still loan him out, there is another player with the same situation as Leonardo, who has also become a burden that Taishan fans worry that Taishan team cannot get rid of. This big-contract player, who Taishan fans worry that Taishan team can only continue to use, is Shi Ke, the former Shanghai Port player. When Shanghai Port gave up on using Shi Ke, it was really unclear why Taishan team targeted Shi Ke and gave him a 1+4 big contract. Shi Ke, who signed a 5-year long-term contract with Taishan team, will have to stay with Taishan team until January 31, 2026 to end his contract. Now, Shi Ke's performance in Taishan team is getting worse year by year, and he automatically appears to let Taishan team lose a goal first, which has made him a representative player with high salary and low ability in Taishan team. Shi Ke, who comes with the attribute of losing goals, is also described by some Taishan fans as an undercover player in the central defender position of Taishan team. In Taishan team, he has squeezed out young central defender Zhao Jianfei to become Shi Ke, giving Taishan fans the…

Recently, according to domestic football insiders, Serie A midfielder Ciprian is expected to join the Chinese Super League, which has aroused great anticipation among many Shandong Luneng fans. Since Luneng lost Sun Zhunhao in the defensive midfield position, they have not found a suitable replacement. Therefore, Luneng fans have been hoping that the team will strengthen with an excellent foreign midfielder. Judging from Ciprian's skills and characteristics, he does seem quite suitable for Luneng. Ciprian is a versatile player who can excel both offensively and defensively, capable of impeccable performances at the back and delivering precise passes going forward. As a result, he has gained the favor of Luneng fans. However, football journalist Miao Yuan revealed that Ciprian is not the new midfielder that TaiShan FC is interested in. Since Ciprian is not a hot candidate for Luneng's new signings, should Chengdu Rongcheng consider bringing him in? Looking at Chengdu Rongcheng's squad strength, their midfield really lacks a tough foreigner like Ciprian. The team's central defense has always had issues with squad depth. To address this, Chengdu Rongcheng's head coach Xu Zhengyuan brought in Ma Jiang, which provided some relief. However, Ma Jiang is already a veteran player and his form is somewhat inconsistent. In this situation, Chengdu Rongcheng could consider strengthening by bringing in Ciprian, which would immediately enhance their midfield. Ciprian was once a regular starter in Ligue 1 but became a substitute after moving to Serie A this season. Chengdu Rongcheng could seize this opportunity to strengthen by bringing in Ciprian. The template for Ciprian in the…

On January 2nd, after the end of the women's team final of the 2024 Chinese Table Tennis Super League, Sun Yingsha was very upset! She scored two points in the women's singles, defeating Wang Manyu 3-2 and Qian Tianyi 3-1, but her teammates were not up to par, and Shenzhen University lost the championship! After the game, Chen Xintong, the big hero of Shandong Luneng who won two points in doubles and women's singles, rushed to the top of the search! She said a sentence to Wang Manyu: "Awesome, you're fighting against tens of thousands of people alone!" This means that Wang Manyu led Shandong Luneng to defeat the most popular Sun Yingsha! Unfortunately, it was unexpected that the result of the live broadcast was heard by the audience, and at this time Sun Yingsha cried with red eyes, and the fans were too sad! Everyone expressed their opinions: As national team teammates, Chen Xitong is too much, she should not target Sun Yingsha! In fact, at first, I didn't have much impression of Chen Xintong! But gradually discovered her characteristics: she is particularly good at playing internal associations! Because even the world's number one and second-ranked Sasha and Manyu need to take it seriously if they want to defeat her! But when playing external associations, it's like a different person! The truth is: compared to playing internal associations, it's not just a little difference! This point has been criticized by many viewers in some comment sections about her! Chen Xintong often beats Chen Meng and is also super awesome.…

On the evening of January 1st, in the men's team final of the Ping Pong Super League, Shandong Weiqiao, led by Wang Chuqin, defeated Huangshi Base, led by Lin Shidong, with a score of 3-0. After the game, Lin Shidong's remarks during the interview sparked controversy. In the second set of this game, Lin Shidong lost 2-3 to Wang Chuqin. After the game, Lin Shidong expressed that he played well, "Many people were cheering for him (Wang Chuqin), and it's normal for fans to support their players. I think it's already pretty good that I could play to 2-3 with so many people cheering for him." However, many of Wang Chuqin's fans were not satisfied and questioned whether Lin Shidong could accept defeat, feeling that he was affected by the interference, leading to various sarcastic comments online! "Are you saying that you lost because there were fewer people cheering for you? Haven't you received anti-interference training in the team? Moreover, the audience tonight was just normally cheering, without any disruptive behavior. The overall atmosphere was very good. If you can't handle this, then don't go abroad to play in the future. Foreign fans make even more noise, and you wouldn't be able to handle it!" "The ball is won by your own strength, not by the cheers of the fans. Who do you blame for having fewer fans? In the Asian Championship final, all the fans were cheering for you, but you still lost to Tomokazu Harimoto!" "The referee said, 'Lin Shidong, please pay attention to your behavior!' So why…