On October 22, 2024, Beijing time, in the first round of the WTA250 Guangzhou Women's Tennis Open singles competition that just concluded, China's 36-year-old veteran Zhang Shuai performed outstandingly, defeating the No. 8 seed Russian powerhouse Lashimova with a total score of 2-0 (6-2/6-1) to advance to the top 16. She gained 30 world ranking points, her world ranking soared to 213rd, and she successfully secured her place in the qualifying round of the Australian Open. In the next round, she will compete with American player Pera for a spot in the women's singles quarter-finals. Let's take a look at the detailed match statistics: Zhang Shuai is currently ranked 237th in the world, while Lashimova is ranked 61st in the world and is also the No. 8 seed of this tournament. This was their first career meeting, and the outcome was unpredictable. First set: The game started with both sides holding serve, with the score tied at 2-2. Zhang Shuai then began to exert herself, with sharp attacks and active movement, eventually winning four consecutive games to take the first set 6-2. Second set: The first two games saw both players hold serve to tie at 1-1. Zhang Shuai then took control of the match rhythm, leaving her opponent powerless. With her powerful offensive firepower, Zhang Shuai won five consecutive games and ended the set by winning nine consecutive points, ultimately sweeping her opponent 6-1 to advance. The entire match lasted only 58 minutes. Zhang Shuai served 4 aces, with a first serve success rate of 61% and a first…

On January 5th, the prize money scheme for the 2025 Australian Open was announced. The champion of the singles event can earn 16 million RMB, and reaching the semi-finals will net 5 million RMB. Last year, Zheng Qinwen achieved a runner-up finish at the Australian Open. Tennis has always been a sport with high prize money, and this year's Australian Open continues to offer substantial rewards. The scheme indicates that the champion can receive 3.5 million AUD (15.92 million RMB), the runner-up gets 1.9 million AUD (8.64 million RMB), and the semi-finalists are awarded 1.1 million AUD (5 million RMB). Athletes who reach the quarter-finals will receive a prize of 665,000 AUD, while those who make it to the round of 16 will earn 420,000 AUD. The prizes for advancing through the first, second, and third rounds are 132,000 AUD, 200,000 AUD, and 290,000 AUD, respectively. The Australian Open begins tomorrow, but the main draw starts on January 12th and concludes on the 26th. Yesterday, Zheng Qinwen participated in the countdown ceremony for the start of the Australian Open alongside the tournament director, highlighting her immense popularity at the moment. Currently ranked 5th in the world, Zheng Qinwen is likely to reach the semi-finals if she performs normally. Last year, she made it to the final at the Australian Open, which was her first time reaching the final of a Grand Slam event. However, she fell short of the title with a 0-2 loss to Sabalenka. Yesterday, Zheng Qinwen expressed her determination to win the championship this year: "Last year,…

The first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2025, the Australian Open, is about to begin. On January 4th, the Australian Open released a promotional video featuring Zheng Qinwen. The Chinese "Golden Flower" expressed her great anticipation for the 2025 season, stating that she will give her all and strive to play her best tennis, saying "See you at the 2025 Australian Open!" Over the past year, Zheng Qinwen has made significant strides in her career, achieving several personal and national milestones in Chinese tennis. It all began with the 2024 Australian Open. This year, Zheng Qinwen has chosen to start the new season with the 2025 Australian Open. To prepare for this year's Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen previously withdrew from the 2025 United Cup to gain more time for rest, recovery, and training for the new season. It is evident that she is highly enthusiastic about this year's Australian Open. On January 4th, the Australian Open released Zheng Qinwen's personal promotional video. In the video, Zheng Qinwen said that participating in a Grand Slam final for the first time at the Australian Open is of great significance, as it signifies that all her efforts have finally paid off. "This begins to change my way of thinking; I play more aggressively, and then I just need to stay calm and focused. I almost won a Grand Slam, but my dreams go beyond that; this is just the beginning, and there are still many areas where I need to improve," she said. Compared to a year ago, Zheng Qinwen not only holds…

In the first round of the WTA250 Hobart qualifying tournament, Chinese tennis player Wang Xiyu displayed remarkable form, sweeping past junior player Beck with two 6-0 sets to easily advance to the decisive round and kick off the new season with a stunning victory! Beck, as a junior player, is ranked 101st among juniors and possesses certain potential. However, in this match against the powerful Wang Xiyu, she appeared somewhat inexperienced. Wang Xiyu, currently ranked 91st in the world, only made it to the first round of the main draw at the French Open last season. In the opening round of the Auckland tournament at the start of the new season, she unfortunately lost to Kenin with a score of 6-7(5)/1-6, suffering an early setback. However, in this Hobart qualifying tournament, Wang Xiyu clearly adjusted her state and unleashed her full power. The match lasted only 45 minutes, during which Wang Xiyu's performance was nothing short of perfect. She delivered 2 aces, with a first serve percentage of 61%, and even more astonishingly, achieved a 100% first serve point winning rate! On break points, she converted 6 out of 8, while her opponent did not earn a single break point. Such a dominant display earned the applause of the entire audience. With this victory, Wang Xiyu earned 12 points and a $2,200 prize. It is believed that in the upcoming matches, Wang Xiyu will continue to move forward with this momentum.

Recently, Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer shared a rare family photo on social media featuring all eight members of his family, which has sparked discussions and attention from fans and the media. Public records show that Federer was born in 1981 in Switzerland, Europe. He began playing tennis at the age of three, displaying remarkable talent and a deep love for the sport. This led him to start training seriously. In May 1997, at the Italian Prato Station, Federer won his first junior championship, marking the beginning of his frequent appearances in international tournaments. Despite taking four years to win his first Grand Slam title after turning professional, Federer entered his prime starting in 2004. In 2003, Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon. In 2004, he reached world No. 1 for the first time after winning the Australian Open. In 2009, he completed a career Grand Slam at the French Open. In 2017, he defeated Cilic in the Wimbledon final to become the first player to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon eight times. In 2018, he won his 20th and final Grand Slam title. In 2019, he won his 100th tour singles title at the Dubai Open. Throughout his career, Federer won a total of 103 titles, including 20 Grand Slams, 28 Masters titles, and 6 year-end championships. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 310 weeks, including 237 consecutive weeks. Federer officially retired on September 23, 2022. In the family photo shared by Federer, the family is seen at the…

Surprise! A 20-year-old Chinese tennis prodigy has advanced to the finals with a 2-0 victory and will compete for the championship tomorrow, setting a new record in world rankings. Wei Sijia's performance in this match at the Canberra Tennis Open reminds me of Li Na's victory at the Australian Open many years ago. Back then, Chinese tennis was still in its infancy, but now Wei Sijia is writing her own story with a style full of the vitality unique to young players, giving us a glimpse of hope for China's next generation of tennis stars. In this match, Wei Sijia demonstrated an exceptional level of serve quality. Her serve motion is incredibly smooth and natural, lacking any mechanical feel, which is quite rare among young players. She maintained a serve success rate of 61%, which is considered very good in women's tennis, especially considering the particularly stable serve quality in crucial points, putting significant pressure on her opponents. During the first set at 5-5, Wei Sijia's state suddenly improved significantly. Her forehand became more aggressive, causing her opponent to make mistakes at critical moments. In this match, Wei Sijia's return of serve quality was also outstanding, especially after her opponent's second serve, where her attacking quality was exceptionally high, exerting immense pressure on her opponent during their service games. The match data shows that Wei Sijia had the upper hand in all aspects, scoring a total of 72 points while her opponent only managed 53, which is already a considerable advantage in professional tennis matches. Wei Sijia's break point conversion…

In the WTA500 Adelaide women's singles qualifying round, Wang Xinyu demonstrated her tenacity and defeated Maria with a score of 7-5, 6-4, winning her first victory of the season and successfully advancing to the decisive round of the qualifying round! Wang Xinyu is currently ranked 37th in the world and has performed well in Grand Slam tournaments. Last year, she reached the third round of the French Open and made it into the top 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. However, she was unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open main draw. In her first match of the season in Brisbane, Wang Xinyu lost 0-2 to Kudermetova, which was not a good start. Her opponent, Maria, is currently ranked 86th in the world, with a highest ranking of 42nd, holding three tour singles titles. She reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2022 and the second round of the Australian Open and US Open in 2024. Although she is slightly older, her form remains strong. In this match, Wang Xinyu played exceptionally well. In the first set, her first serve scoring rate was as high as 76%, and she capitalized on 2 out of 4 break points, eventually winning 7-5 after a tough battle. In the second set, Maria's first serve scoring rate increased to 80%, but Wang Xinyu remained steady, successfully converting 3 out of 5 break points to win 6-4. The entire match lasted 91 minutes, during which Wang Xinyu hit 1 ACE, had 3 double faults, a first serve percentage of 65%, a first…

As the founder of PTPA, Djokovic has long advocated for better conditions for tennis players. This persistence stems from his personal life experiences, as a player who rose from the bottom, he is well aware of the high costs and pressures that tennis players have to bear. Most tennis players can barely cover their basic expenses, let alone earn substantial incomes through playing tennis. Top players like Djokovic do make a lot of money, but very few reach that level. Despite having been at the pinnacle of tennis for quite some time, Djokovic continues to speak candidly about this issue. He established the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with the aim of creating better conditions for other professional players. Since its inception, many players have joined the organization. Recently, he brought up the issue again at a press conference during the Brisbane International. He also openly criticized the ATP for not creating better conditions for tennis players so that they could earn more money like athletes in other sports, especially considering that tennis is one of the most popular sports globally. He said, "We do have a problem here. The structure of the ATP itself is the problem because, as players, we account for 50% of the organization. There has always been - though not always, but often - a conflict of interest between tournament organizers and players. We want different things. In other major sports like the NFL, NBA, baseball, NHL, etc., the revenue-sharing ratio for these main sports is usually 50% or more, some slightly lower, but generally…

Top 4 at Brisbane Station Born! Sabalenka to Battle Dark Horse, Zheng Qinwen's Struggle for Australian Open Championship Difficult On January 3rd, Beijing time, the quarter-finals of the WTA500 Brisbane Station saw world number one Sabalenka secure another 2-0 victory. With this win, Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals with a record of three consecutive victories without dropping a single set in these matches. With Sabalenka's advancement, the top four spots at the WTA500 Brisbane Station have been filled. The other three players are Andreeva, Kudryavtseva, and Kalinina. In the semi-finals, Kudryavtseva will face Kalinina, while Sabalenka will take on Andreeva. Looking at the players who have advanced to the top four, Andreeva is undoubtedly the biggest dark horse. At last year's China Open, Andreeva had a match against Zheng Qinwen where she started with a 1-0 lead but was later returned a 6-0 by Zheng Qinwen! Andreeva was even brought to tears by Zheng Qinwen at one point. After a season of training, Andreeva's progress has become increasingly rapid, especially her defensive capabilities and tenacity, which are very threatening. Andreeva has faced Sabalenka three times, losing twice but winning once! At last year's French Open, Andreeva made a stunning comeback from a 0-1 deficit to defeat Sabalenka 2-1. It's clear that Andreeva is not an easy opponent. If Zheng Qinwen were to meet her again at the Australian Open, it would be no easy feat to defeat Andreeva. Furthermore, Zheng Qinwen has faced Sabalenka five times and has yet to win a single match, only managing to win one set…

Sabalenka's First Show 6-0! She Advances with a Bagel Victory, While Zheng Qinwen Struggles to Overcome Her Nemesis, Making the Australian Open Championship Seem Challenging Is Sabalenka truly invincible? Does Zheng Qinwen stand a chance to break the curse in front of this "hard court queen"? As major tournaments approach, the tennis world always becomes suspenseful due to such thrilling "possibilities." At the beginning of the 2025 season, the clash between the strong and the rising stars has become one of the biggest highlights of this stage. On one side is the fiery and fully present Sabalenka, while on the other is the Chinese rising star Zheng Qinwen, who harbors ambitions but has yet to overcome her "nemesis." This contrast is not only striking but also a focal point of contradiction that cannot be overlooked by all tennis enthusiasts. In the 2024 season, Sabalenka delivered an incredibly brilliant record—winning the Australian Open, the US Open, and being named the WTA Player of the Year at the end of the year. These titles may seem glamorous, but they were not achieved overnight. It should be noted that this Belarusian powerhouse was once controversial for emotional outbursts and inconsistent serving. It was through the meticulous operation of coaches and psychological teams that she transformed from a talented player into a comprehensive technical dominator on the court. Interestingly, hard court events have become her "golden path." The data does not lie: In the Grand Slams and tour events of 2024, Sabalenka, with her powerful first serve scoring ability, always managed to exert endless…