In a highly anticipated first-round match at the Australian Open women's singles event that has just concluded, Chinese player Wang Xiyu experienced fluctuations but still managed to seize control of the game. She ultimately defeated Jil Teichmann with scores of 6-1 and 7-5, securing her first-round victory at the Australian Open while also achieving the season's first win. More importantly, her victory ended the four-game losing streak for Chinese players this season at the Australian Open, greatly boosting morale.
Wang Xiyu had a significant fluctuation in performance last season, with her world ranking dropping continuously. Although she previously qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open based on her ranking, her ranking later fell out of the top 100. In the new season, she participated in two matches but struggled to secure a single victory in the main draw. Fortunately, her Australian Open draw was favorable, as she faced Jil Teichmann, ranked over 400th. However, considering her recent form, fans were worried about Wang Xiyu's prospects.
However, Wang Xiyu, who had hit rock bottom, showed all her abilities in the first round. Her serving and receiving were both on point, and she quickly entered the game state, breaking her opponent's serve repeatedly to complete a 6-1 victory. In the second set, Wang Xiyu's offensive intensified, and Jil Teichmann was on the brink of collapse. Wang Xiyu started the second set with a 3-0 lead, having won seven consecutive games at this point.
However, Wang Xiyu's old problems resurfaced at this time. After failing to convert multiple break points in the subsequent service game, she was broken twice by her opponent, leveling the score to 4-4. In the following few games, both players successfully held their serves, bringing the score to 6-5 with Wang Xiyu leading first. Ultimately, Wang Xiyu achieved a crucial break at the end of the second set, winning 7-5 and finally securing the entire match!
The second victory for Chinese players has finally arrived, it's been tough!