On January 13, 2025, in the first round of the Australian Open, No. 11 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas lost 1-3 to Mikael Ymer, becoming the highest-seeded player to exit the tournament so far. Following the elimination of No. 29 seed Marketa Vondrousova yesterday, Tsitsipas became the second seeded player to be knocked out. Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka faced Bronzetti in the first round, losing the first set 2-6 to Azarenka, which could lead to an upset. Tsitsipas is the No. 11 seed at the tournament and currently ranked No. 12 in the world, holding 11 tour titles as the runner-up at the Australian Open and French Open. Ymer is currently ranked No. 42 in the world and has won three ATP250 runner-up titles but has yet to break his championship drought. The two have only met once before, with Ymer winning at the 2024 Tokyo 500 event. In the first set, both players held serve for the first 10 games, reaching a 5-5 tie. Then, Ymer held serve and broke Tsitsipas' serve to win the set 7-5. In the second set, after the first six games were tied at 3-3, Ymer took advantage of the momentum, holding serve, breaking Tsitsipas' serve, and then holding serve again to win the set 6-3, leading by a score of 2-0. In the third set, Tsitsipas fought back with a 6-2 victory, making the score 1-2. In the fourth set, Ymer came back from a 0-2 deficit to level the score at 4-4, eventually winning the set 6-4, defeating Tsitsipas 3-1 and advancing to…

On January 13th, Beijing time, the second day of the first round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles saw the appearance of top contenders like Gauff and Swiatek, as well as multiple Grand Slam champions including Azarenka, Kenin, and Ostapenko. In a match between two Grand Slam champions, third-seeded Gauff easily defeated former champion Kenin with a score of 6-3, 6-3, achieving an eight-match winning streak across seasons. Following this, second-seeded Swiatek eliminated Siniakova with a score of 6-3, 6-4, advancing to the next round and improving her career Grand Slam first-round record to 23 wins and 1 loss. Thus, the top three seeds in the Australian Open women's singles all advanced with a 2-0 scoreline, with defending champion Sabalenka also eliminating Stephens with a 2-0 victory. However, there were several upsets on this match day. Former champion and 21st seed Azarenka performed poorly, losing 2-6, 6-7(2) to Bronzetti, suffering a first-round exit at the Australian Open for the first time in four years. For this 35-year-old veteran, increased age and declining form have left her with little competitiveness on the Grand Slam stage. Additionally, 16th seed Ostapenko also underperformed, losing the first set 3-6 and then being overturned by Bencic 8-6 in the tiebreak after leveling the second set at 6-6, resulting in a first-round exit with a total score of 0-2. In other matches, seventh-seeded Pegula swept past local wildcard youngster Jont with a 2-0 score, 12th seeded Schneider eliminated Kokhareto with a 2-0 score, 25th seeded Samsonova defeated Laksimova with a 2-0 score, 28th seeded…

In the first round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles, the fifth-seeded Zheng Qinwen refused to be eliminated in the first round and eventually defeated qualifier Todoni in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-1, advancing to at least the second round for the fourth consecutive year. After the match, Zheng Qinwen talked about her feelings after winning the first round, saying that the match was won with great difficulty and that she did not play at her best level. She was very happy to have passed the test of the first round. According to the schedule, Zheng Qinwen will play in the next round on January 15, but her opponent has not yet been determined. After advancing to the second round of the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen earned 70 points and a prize of 200,000 Australian dollars (about 900,000 yuan). Her total points reached 5395, and she remained ranked fifth in the world. However, she is only 14 points behind the fourth-ranked Polini, making it possible for her to rise to the world's fourth position in the near future. After the end of the 2024 year-end finals, Zheng Qinwen had 5340 points and was locked in fifth place, trailing Polini by 4 points, which is already very close to the world's fourth position. Entering the new season, Zheng Qinwen chose to temporarily withdraw from the Tennis United Cup, while Polini participated and won two group matches, reaching a total of 5399 points, expanding her lead to 74 points and continuing to rank fourth in the world.…

On January 13, 2025, the Australian Open witnessed a major upset as two-time champion and women's singles No. 21 seed was eliminated, with Belarusian star Azarenka losing 0-2 to Italian player Bronzetti, marking her first-round exit after four years. Zheng Qinwen's opponent has been confirmed as Siegemund. The No. 21 seed in the women's singles is Belarusian star Azarenka, who once ranked world No. 1 and twice won the Australian Open women's singles title. Her abilities are beyond doubt, although her competitive form is not at its peak, and her age shows a significant decline. However, her performance in the four Grand Slams remains stable, with rare first-round exits. Unexpectedly, she fell short this time, losing to Italian player Bronzetti. After the match began, Azarenka was clearly out of form in the first set, making too many unforced errors. Bronzetti seized the opportunity and took the lead with a 6-2 victory. In the second set, Azarenka fought tenaciously, but despite Bronzetti's lead, it was difficult for her to further expand her advantage. Both players won six games each before reaching a tiebreak, where Bronzetti ultimately performed better, securing victory with a 7-6 (2) score, thus eliminating Azarenka 2-0. Thus, two-time champion Azarenka was stopped in the first round, becoming the second seeded player to be eliminated from the women's singles after No. 29 seed Czech player Noskova. Many fans lamented that time waits for no one, recalling Azarenka's second Australian Open title and subsequent rise to world No. 1. Now, with a significant decline in all aspects, retirement seems imminent…

On January 13th, Beijing time, the second day of the first round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles saw the determination of Zheng Qinwen's second-round opponent, who turned out to be Siegemund. The latter achieved a 2-1 comeback victory over Baptiste, though the hard-fought three sets took a significant toll on her energy, which is naturally beneficial for Zheng Qinwen. Additionally, Zheng Qinwen received another piece of good news: Wozniacka, the Grand Slam champion in the same 1/8th section, announced her withdrawal from the tournament due to injury. Neither player was seeded, with American Baptiste ranked 88th in the world and German Siegemund at 97th. Whoever won this match would improve their ranking. In the first set, Baptiste completed three breaks, while Siegemund had two. In the crucial tenth game, after Baptiste broke serve, she took the set 6-4. In the second set, both players continued their breakfest battles, with Siegemund breaking three times and Baptiste twice. In the critical eleventh game, after Siegemund broke serve, she leveled the score at 7-5. In the decisive set, Siegemund grew increasingly fierce, breaking serve in the first, third, and sixth games to establish a 5-2 lead. After Baptiste fought back to win two consecutive games, Siegemund successfully held serve, winning the set 6-4 and achieving a 2-1 comeback victory overall. Thus, Siegemund has been confirmed as Zheng Qinwen's opponent in the second round, with the match scheduled for January 15th. The exact starting time has not yet been announced. It's worth noting that Siegemund previously lost to Gao Xinyu at…

On January 12th, Beijing time, in the first round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles match, Sabalenka faced off against Stephens. Ultimately, Sabalenka defeated Stephens with scores of 6-3 and 6-2, winning the match between two Grand Slam champions in straight sets and advancing to the next round where she will face Bosas, ranked 52nd in the world. As the defending champion of the Australian Open, Sabalenka made her debut with the goal of achieving a three-peat. Prior to participating in the Australian Open, Sabalenka registered for the WTA500 Brisbane Station, where she achieved an impressive record of five consecutive victories, securing her first championship title of the new season and her 18th career tour championship. This year, Sabalenka faces the pressure of maintaining 2000 points, and her first-round opponent is Stephens, who won the 2017 US Open women's singles title. Therefore, this match is also a contest between two Grand Slam champions. However, in their previous four encounters, Sabalenka has maintained a perfect record, with their last meeting taking place during the 2023 French Open. In the first set, Sabalenka started by serving and easily held serve with four consecutive points. She then broke in the second game, leaving Stephens helpless against her serve. Despite holding two set points in the fourth game, Stephens was broken again, falling behind 0-4. Suddenly, Sabalenka lost her form, not only being broken but also losing three consecutive games to Stephens, who caught up to 3-4. However, the defending champion quickly adjusted, breaking and holding serve to win the first set…

In the first round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles, the fifth-seeded Zheng Qinwen refused to be eliminated in the first round and eventually defeated qualifier Todoni in straight sets with scores of 7-6 and 6-1, advancing to at least the second round for the fourth consecutive year. After the match, Zheng Qinwen talked about her feelings on winning the first round, saying that the match was won with great difficulty and that she did not perform at her best level. She was happy to have passed the test of the first round. According to the schedule, Zheng Qinwen will play in the next round on January 15, but her opponent has not yet been determined. After advancing to the second round of the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen earned 70 points and a prize of 200,000 Australian dollars (approximately 900,000 yuan). Her total points reached 5395, and she remained ranked fifth in the world. However, she is only 14 points behind the fourth-ranked Polini, making it imminent for her to rise to the world's fourth position. After the end of the 2024 year-end finals, Zheng Qinwen had 5340 points, securing fifth place, trailing Polini by 4 points, which is very close to the world's fourth position. Entering the new season, Zheng Qinwen chose to temporarily withdraw from the Tennis United Cup, while Polini participated and won two group matches, accumulating a total of 5399 points, expanding her lead to 74 points and continuing to rank fourth in the world. Now at the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen made her…

In the world of professional tennis, comebacks are not uncommon. However, why has an Australian Open qualifying match become a hot topic of discussion? 21-year-old Chinese player Wei Sijia made a textbook "fight back from the brink" in her match against Serbian player Stojanovic. This is not only a highlight moment in her career but also etches her name into the history of Chinese tennis - for the first time advancing to the main draw of a Grand Slam event and ranking among the top 128 at the Australian Open, earning a prize of 132,000 Australian dollars. This match not only showcases the growth and transformation of young players but also evokes the realization of how difficult it is to reach the pinnacle of the stage. Speaking of Wei Sijia, many may not have known her before, but her growth story is a classic example of "silence before the storm." At 21, she had long been hovering outside the top 300 in the world rankings. Forget about Grand Slam qualifiers; even securing a spot in the main draw of a regular tour event was a challenge. But over the past two years, she has made remarkable progress, breaking into the top 120 in the world. This achievement is the result of her relentless efforts. Starting from low-level challenger events, she has not only gradually honed her skills but also accumulated experience in facing different types of opponents. Her performance in this qualifier, especially her mental fortitude in key moments to turn things around, further reveals her limitless potential for the…

On January 12, 2025, the Australian Open Tennis Championships continued with a major upset in the first round. Last year's quarterfinalist and 29th seed, Marketa Vondrousova, lost 1-2 to Danish player Clara Tauson, becoming the first eliminated singles seed. Chinese players had a mixed day with one win and two losses, with only Zheng Qinwen advancing. In the women's singles, the first seeded player of this year's Australian Open was eliminated. Czech star and 29th seed Marketa Vondrousova suffered a comeback defeat, losing 7-5/3-6/4-6 to Danish player Clara Tauson. After leading 1-0, she lost two consecutive sets. Recall that in last year's Australian Open, Vondrousova made a strong rise, defeating Swiatek to reach the quarterfinals, leaving a deep impression on many. However, this year she started off poorly, indicating that her overall abilities still fall short. Chinese players experienced both joy and concern. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen did not have an easy victory, winning 7-6(3)/6-1 against Romanian player Elena-Gabriela Ruse. In the first set, her opponent took the lead, but Zheng saved three match points and seized the opportunity in the tiebreak. In the second set, as Zheng found her rhythm, Ruse was helpless. As the runner-up of last year's Australian Open, Zheng has now advanced to the second round for four consecutive years. As for Wang Xinyu, her performance was average, losing 3-6/6-7(5) to 11th seed Spanish player Paula Badosa. This result was not unexpected, but the process was somewhat regrettable. In the first set, Wang led 3-1 but failed to maintain her advantage, allowing Badosa to win five…

Zheng Qinwen Wins! In the first round of the Australian Open against Todoni, Zheng Qinwen had a tough match but managed to win with a 2-0 scoreline, defeating her opponent and advancing to the second round of the Australian Open, earning a prize of 132,000 Australian dollars! However, this match left many fans who watched the live broadcast sweating with tension, as the game between the two players did not resemble a match between the world's No. 5 and No. 110. In the first set, the two played very closely, with Zheng Qinwen breaking serve in the seventh game. However, she unexpectedly missed three match points in her own serve-to-win-the-set game. Ultimately, Zheng Qinwen was broken by her opponent and fell behind 5-6, with the opponent having two match points. Fortunately, Zheng Qinwen's serve was on point at the critical moment, dragging the game into a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, Zheng Qinwen regained her form, scoring four consecutive points after 2-2 to get the match point, eventually winning the tiebreak 7-3, narrowly taking the first set 7-6. In this set, we can see that although Zheng Qinwen won, her condition was not good, and she could have won more easily. Perhaps she was a bit overconfident, resulting in too many unforced errors. This game was completely unlike Zheng Qinwen's usual rhythm. It seems that not participating in warm-up matches before the Australian Open made it a bit slow for her to enter the state, and she also had many problems with receiving serves. The opponent, standing at 1.8 meters, had…