In the world of tennis, there are moments that ignite the passion of fans, and the recently concluded WTA500 doubles final in Adelaide is undoubtedly one of those shining moments. Chinese player Guo Hanyu, alongside her partner Panova, triumphed over Brazilian No. 1 Maia and German player Siegemund with a score of 7-5, 6-4, securing their first title of the season!
This victory was not an easy feat. It's important to note that this was only the second tournament for Guo Hanyu and Panova as a team, yet they managed to lift the championship trophy amidst fierce competition in the WTA500 arena, demonstrating their remarkable strength and synergy. For Guo Hanyu, this championship holds special significance; it marks her fourth career title and her second WTA500 title following Monterrey last year.
Guo Hanyu currently ranks 497 in singles and 36 in doubles, with three tour titles under her belt. Looking back at her journey on the court, she impressed during last year's Australian season, reaching the final in Hobart with Jiang Xinwei and advancing to the round of 16 at the Australian Open. In the Chinese season, she also claimed the Jiangxi Jiujiang 250 doubles title.
During the Adelaide leg, the Guo Hanyu/Panova duo lived up to their reputation as "champion killers," defeating strong opponents along the way. They first ousted the No. 4 seeds Schuurs/Muhammad, then overcame Pozkova/Matek, and finally, under pressure, defeated the No. 2 seeds Perez/Siniakova in the final, advancing steadily.
Looking at their opponents, Maia, as Brazil's top player, ranks 16th in singles and 55th in doubles, while Siegemund ranks 79th in singles and 20th in doubles, both possessing formidable individual skills. However, Guo Hanyu and Panova displayed exceptional competitive form in the final.
In the first set, the Guo Hanyu team had a first serve winning rate of 73%, successfully converting 2 out of 3 break points to win the set 7-5. In the second set, they maintained their fiery form, capitalizing on 2 out of 5 break points to secure the set 6-4. The entire match lasted 1 hour and 44 minutes, with the Guo Hanyu team achieving a first serve entry rate of 69% and a first serve winning rate of 70%, successfully converting 4 out of 8 break points, ultimately emerging victorious with their outstanding performance.
This victory not only brought them honor but also tangible rewards. They earned 500 points and a prize of $54,300, with Guo Hanyu's immediate ranking rising to 30. It is believed that in future competitions, Guo Hanyu and her partners will continue to write their own glory, and we look forward to it!