In the Australian Open, a surprising result has emerged! Chinese youngster Wei Sijia defeated Sasnovich in the first round of qualifying! The score of 2-1 is exhilarating to watch! It's important to note that Sasnovich is no pushover; they are a formidable opponent with a world ranking significantly higher than Wei's. Wei, only 21 years old, may seem young, but she plays with a fierce determination that is truly invigorating! In the first set, Wei immediately dealt Sasnovich a blow, breaking serve and leaving her opponent stunned. Sasnovich, however, is not one to back down, quickly breaking back and keeping the score close, like a tug-of-war where neither side is willing to let go. The match was intense, with each player trading shots, causing the audience's hearts to race. At a critical moment, Wei remained composed, breaking serve in the twelfth game to secure the first set with a score of 7-5! This young lady possesses remarkable mental fortitude, never faltering when it counts! The second set brought a sudden change in fortune! Wei seemed to lose momentum, making more errors and failing to handle several key points, allowing Sasnovich to seize the opportunity and win the set 4-6. Life is never smooth sailing; there are always ups and downs. Despite the loss, Wei did not lose heart. She wiped her sweat and continued to fight! The third set, the decisive set, is where true skill is tested! Both players gave their all, fighting fiercely as the score fluctuated. In the first four games, neither player managed to hold their…

The highly anticipated Australian Open tennis tournament is about to kick off. Everyone believes that the Chinese team can bring surprises at this Australian Open. However, achieving good results at the Australian Open is not easy due to the fierce competition in the current world tennis scene, with many players showcasing their impressive skills. Before the official start of the Australian Open, China's top tennis players have been actively participating in matches, hoping to improve their form by playing more. Recently, China's four major stars - Yuan Yue, Zhang Zhizhen, Wang Xiuyu, and Wang Xinyu - have all participated in the tour matches, aiming to enhance their state and prepare for the Australian Open. Everyone expected these four stars to perform well at the last stop of the tour before the Australian Open. However, to everyone's dismay, all four stars unexpectedly suffered a first-round exit, failing to pass the first round test in this competition. The failure of these four players means that Chinese tennis has encountered a Waterloo, leading some fans to wonder if it's basically hopeless for them at the Australian Open. These four players are representatives of the Chinese tennis team, possessing remarkable abilities. Yet, they all experienced defeat before the start of the Australian Open, which signifies a setback for Chinese tennis. Initially, high hopes were placed on these players, but now it seems that achieving good results will be very challenging. In today's world tennis arena, only the most outstanding players can stand out. These four Chinese players have not reached their best form, and…

On January 8th, the second round of the women's singles qualifying event for the 2025 Australian Open was fully underway. The latest battle report indicates that Chinese tennis star Wei Sijia achieved a decisive victory within just 78 minutes, winning two sets with scores of 6-3 each, sweeping aside her German opponent, Koppach, who is ranked 174th in the world. This victory not only secured her two consecutive wins but also earned her nearly 330,000 RMB in prize money. She will now focus on advancing to the main draw of the Australian Open. Last year, Wei Sijia reached the final round of the Australian Open qualifying event but lost 0-2 to Brenda, narrowly missing out on her first Grand Slam main draw appearance. A year later, the 21-year-old Chinese player returned to Melbourne. Having recently won the women's singles runner-up title at the W125 Canberra station, she defeated Sasnovich 2-1 in the first round of the qualifying event and faced Koppach in the second round. As the 25th seed in the Australian Open qualifying event, Wei Sijia broke serve twice in the third and fifth games of the first set, while Koppach managed to break back in the sixth game to reduce the gap. Wei Sijia withstood the pressure and took the first set by breaking serve in the ninth game, winning 6-3. In the second set, Wei Sijia broke serve again in the sixth game with a 'love game,' and after Koppach brought the score to 3-4, the Chinese player broke serve and held serve to win the match…

The qualifying rounds of the Australian Open tennis tournament have begun in full swing. Chinese players participating in the qualifiers will also be taking part one after another. In a crucial match, Chinese tennis star Wei Sijia faced off against Sasnovich. After a grueling three-set battle, Wei Sijia emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, advancing to the next round. Notably, Wei Sijia's victory marks the first win for Chinese players at this year's Australian Open. Public records show that Wei Sijia was born in Nanning, Guangxi in 2003. Her world ranking at the end of last year was 131st. In previous junior events, Wei Sijia has won many championships. However, she has yet to make significant breakthroughs in adult competitions. Her opponent, Sasnovich, is a formidable player from Belarus who once paired up with Sabalenka to compete in the United Cup. Sasnovich's world ranking once reached the top 30. She also has an upset victory over US Open runner-up Pliskova. In the match between Wei Sijia and Pliskova, the latter was undoubtedly the favorite. However, the outcome of the game was unexpected. In the first set, Wei Sijia served first. After successfully holding serve, she broke in the second game to take a 2-0 lead. Unexpectedly, Pliskova responded with a break and hold. 2-2! The game then entered a stalemate. After 5-5, Wei Sijia once again held and broke to win the first set 7-5 with difficulty. Entering the second set, Pliskova, facing elimination, intensified her offense. The game remained close. The first four games ended in a 2-2 tie.…

Recently, the latest world rankings of the WTA were announced, confirming that Zheng Qinwen will compete in the women's singles event of the 2025 Australian Open as the No. 5 seed, marking her first appearance as a top-five seed in a Grand Slam tournament. The top eight seeds for the women's singles at the Australian Open are as follows: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff, Paolini, Zheng Qinwen, Rybakina, Pegula, and Navarro. According to the schedule of the Australian Open, the qualifying rounds will be held first, with matches involving higher-seeded players scheduled for next week. Notably, CCTV5 will provide live coverage, with Zheng Qinwen's matches being a focal point. CCTV is set to broadcast every match, ensuring comprehensive coverage! Due to Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal from the United Cup and her non-participation in the WTA500 Adelaide tournament, many fans have expressed concerns about her competitive form, especially considering that her rivals such as Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Rybakina have been actively participating in recent competitions and gradually regaining their competitive edge. For Zheng Qinwen, starting the new season with such challenging matches presents a significant challenge. However, looking back at last season, each competition for Zheng Qinwen was filled with difficulties that she overcame. Taking the Paris Olympics as an example, Zheng Qinwen was not favored by everyone, and her journey to the finals could be described as a miraculous survival, particularly in the women's singles semifinals! At that time, Zheng Qinwen faced Swiatek in the semifinals. They had previously met seven times, with Zheng Qinwen suffering defeats in all encounters, and Swiatek's world…

Former World No. 1 Doubles Player, Australian tennis athlete Woodford recently discussed Sinner's doping incident. In an interview, Woodford believes that the world No. 1 player should be banned.‌ Sinner tested positive twice for doping during last year's Indian Wells Masters, but he was exempted from punishment. However, the International Anti-Doping Center has filed an appeal, requesting a ban on Sinner. The appeal result will be announced between February and March this year.‌ Woodford explained his point of view: "Sinner performed outstandingly last season, but things are definitely not going to be easier for him now because the trial at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is approaching. There has been a lot of discussion about what will happen next in this story, but I think he is also likely to face some form of suspension. He has gone through several stages of testing, and he has always been good at keeping this matter off the court, continuing to work hard in matches and achieve good results. He still needs to be good at not letting off-court events affect his performance on the court, which I think will not be easy for him. At the US Open, he performed poorly in the early rounds but eventually made it through and then performed strongly in the decisive stages. Now in Australia, as the defending champion, he faces even greater pressure, so it will be interesting to see how he handles this situation."‌ The World Anti-Doping Agency is calling for a 1-2 year ban for Sinner, but it is widely predicted that…

Chinese Tennis Star Misses Australian Open Main Draw, Zheng Qinwen Aims for Grand Slam Title, with a Prize of 16.1 Million January 7th, 2025 at 01:45 by Sports You and Me In the early morning of January 7th, Beijing time, the first round of the Australian Open qualifying matches saw Zhu Lin face off against Janjicijevic. Unfortunately, this Chinese tennis star lost 1-2 to her opponent, ending her journey early and missing out on the main draw. Due to her low world ranking, Zhu Lin did not secure a direct entry spot and had to participate in the qualifying rounds. The rules state that there are a total of three rounds in the qualifiers. In the first round, she faced Janjicijevic, and she could only advance to the next round by defeating her opponent. However, Zhu Lin lost her first match unexpectedly. In the first set, Janjicijevic quickly found her rhythm and took it 6-3, putting Zhu Lin in a desperate situation. Fortunately, in the second set, Zhu Lin made positive adjustments and responded with a 6-1 victory, leveling the total score at 1-1. In the decisive set, the first four games ended with both players tied at 2-2. In the fifth game, serving for Janjicijevic, Zhu Lin once led but unfortunately, her opponent managed to reverse and hold serve successfully. In the crucial sixth game, Zhu Lin made multiple mistakes, resulting in a break of serve and falling behind 2-4. Zhu Lin's mentality was visibly affected afterward, and she lost the following two games, ultimately losing another set 2-6…

Why can Sabalenka make a comeback in adversity and become the "Iron Lady" of hard court events? And why does Zheng Qinwen, who also possesses extremely high talent, repeatedly hit a wall against top players? Is it a gap in strength, or is it a problem with mentality and experience? The reversal battle in the Brisbane Station final not only allowed us to see Sabalenka's dominance but also made Chinese tennis fans re-examine Zheng Qinwen's new season trend. The Brisbane Station final seemed like an ordinary WTA500 event, but the atmosphere on the court was clearly a hard-hitting peak confrontation. At the end of the first set, Sabalenka trailed Kudryavtseva, and even the spectators in the stands thought the match was going to be over. Kudryavtseva started with a hot hand, constantly suppressing her opponents with precise baseline attacks and flexible net changes, which once made Sabalenka lose her rhythm. The first set ended 6-3, with Kudryavtseva taking the lead. By this point in the game, the suspense seemed to be slowly disappearing. But the greatest charm of the game is "until the last moment, no one can say they've won." In the second set, Sabalenka suddenly exploded, with powerful serves that completely disrupted her opponent's rhythm, and her forehand shots began to produce ultra-high quality. Although Kudryavtseva tried to adjust, she obviously lacked the confidence and experience that Sabalenka had in "handling big scenes." In the last two sets, the score was completely one-sided, 6-3, 6-2, and Sabalenka directly completed the reversal, winning her first championship of the 2024…

With the conclusion of the United Cup and Brisbane Station events, the new season's Australian Open has arrived, starting with qualifying matches on January 6th and officially welcoming the main draw on the 12th, which will continue until the 26th. This year at the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen became a guest at the countdown ceremony and also took a photo with the championship trophy. Last year, Zheng Qinwen reached the Australian Open final but ultimately lost to Sabalenka, finishing as the runner-up. Despite this, she still achieved her best performance in a Grand Slam event. Returning to Melbourne after a year, Zheng Qinwen naturally hopes to claim the championship trophy. According to the Australian Open's prize money scheme, the singles champion can receive a record-breaking prize of 3.5 million Australian dollars (approximately 15.92 million RMB). However, there have been no changes to the point allocation for Grand Slam events. Among them, before participating in the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen had 1,300 points deducted from last year's results, and now she must focus on maintaining her points. Final points and rankings at the end of 2024:‌ Sabalenka: 9,416 points Swiatek: 8,295 points Gauff: 6,530 points Paolini: 5,344 points Zheng Qinwen: 5,340 points Rybakina: 5,171 points Pegula: 4,705 points Navarro: 3,589 points Kasatkina: 3,368 points Krejcikova: 3,214 points Latest rankings after deducting points based on last year's Australian Open results:‌ Swiatek: 7,665 points Sabalenka: 7,156 points Gauff: 5,608 points Paolini: 5,069 points Rybakina: 4,503 points Pegula: 4,406 points Zheng Qinwen: 4,040 points Navarro: 3,231 points Hollins: 3,076 points Kasatkina: 3,033 points From…

Today marks the opening of the new season's Australian Open, starting with the qualifying rounds and leading up to the main draw on January 12th, which will continue until January 26th. According to official Australian Open news, this year's total prize pool has reached 96.5 million Australian dollars, an increase of nearly 12% compared to 2024. The singles champion will take home a prize of 3.5 million Australian dollars, and even those who exit in the first round of the main draw will receive a prize of 132,000 Australian dollars. The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam event of the new season, but for two-time Grand Slam winner Krejcikova, it means missing out on participation. The Australian Open has officially confirmed that Krejcikova, currently ranked tenth in the world, has withdrawn due to a back injury. She emphasizes that this injury has been plaguing her since last season and has not fully recovered this year, thanking everyone for their support. As a result, Krejcikova becomes the first top 10 player to withdraw from the new season's Australian Open. Last year, Krejcikova won the Wimbledon championship, securing a spot in the year-end finals in advance. She was eventually eliminated in the semifinals by Zheng Qinwen, and with her fourth-place finish, she returned to the top ten rankings in the world. Now, Krejcikova is unable to compete in the new season's Australian Open due to injury and will likely fall out of the top ten again. As the runner-up of last year's Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen, after being deducted 1300 points,…