On January 20, 2025, Beijing time, the women's doubles round of 16 at the Australian Open has just concluded, with China's 36-year-old veteran Zhang Shuai partnering with French star Meladonovic in a major upset. After falling behind 0-4 in the first set, they staged a remarkable comeback, winning five consecutive games and ultimately defeating the fifth-seeded Chan Hao-ching/Kichenok pair 7-6/6-2 with a total score of 2-0 to advance to the women's doubles quarterfinals! After advancing to the quarterfinals, Zhang Shuai earned 430 world ranking points, bringing her world ranking to 24th. If she ultimately wins the championship, she will receive an additional 2000 world ranking points, further improving her world ranking. In the quarterfinals, Zhang Shuai/Meladonovic will face the top-seeded Siniakova/Townsend pair. Although it will be challenging, Zhang Shuai's never-give-up spirit gives her a real chance to win the match! The match lasted a total of 1 hour and 43 minutes. The Zhang Shuai team had a first serve success rate of 73%, a first serve point rate of 69%, a second serve win rate of 42%, made 6 double faults, had 29 winners, 21 unforced errors, and broke their opponents' serve 4 times. The Chan Hao-ching team served 3 aces, had a first serve success rate of 68%, a first serve point rate of 58%, a second serve win rate of 36%, made 5 double faults, had 29 winners, 32 unforced errors, and broke serve twice. First set: At the start of the match, the Zhang Shuai team was clearly suppressed by their opponents and could not play to…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open women's singles witnessed an incredible match. No. 9 seed Kasatkina saved three match points in the second set, tenaciously dragging the game into a decisive set. However, in the last game of the decisive set, which was also the last game of the entire match, Kasatkina suffered a fatal break, just as it seemed the match would enter a tie-break in the final set, it abruptly ended with No. 8 seed Navarro securing victory in the last game! In the women's singles 4/4 zone, No. 2 seed Swiatek is the top player, while the top 8 seeds in the same zone include American player Navarro. In the previous round, Navarro fought hard for three sets, winning 2-1 against three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur. In this round's 16 to 8 competition, Navarro faced Russian star Kasatkina, a strong matchup between the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds. It's worth noting that both players had previously eliminated Chinese players on their way to the quarterfinals, with Navarro defeating Wang Xiyu 2-1 in the second round, and Kasatkina also eliminating Wang Yafan 2-0 in the second round. In the first set, both players engaged in a battle of breaks, with Navarro taking the lead by breaking serve one more time, winning the set 6-4. In the second set, Kasatkina demonstrated her tenacity, saving a total of three match points and winning the set 7-5 to level the score at 1-1. In the decisive set, in the last service game of…

The highly anticipated Australian Open tennis championship is in full swing. A match in the round of 16 has caught everyone's attention. The two opponents are world number one Sabalenka and 14th seed Mira Andreeva. After two rounds of competition, Sabalenka defeated her opponent 2-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals of this event. In the new season, Sabalenka has shown good form. She won the championship at the Brisbane station earlier. Coming to the Australian Open as the defending champion, Sabalenka remained strong. In the previous rounds, Sabalenka did not face too many challenges. Mira Andreeva, the 14th seed, is currently ranked 16th in the world. Her best result in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarterfinals. Last season at the French Open, Andreeva staged a comeback victory against Sabalenka. Recently, in the semi-finals of the Brisbane station, the two met again, with Sabalenka winning easily. The fans and media were almost unanimous in their belief that Sabalenka would win this matchup, and the result of the match confirmed this. In the first set, Sabalenka quickly found her rhythm, leaving Andreeva struggling to keep up. With a score of 6-1, Sabalenka took the lead. It only took her 24 minutes to win the first set, demonstrating her formidable strength and unparalleled state. In the second set, although Andreeva tried to counterattack, she could not withstand Sabalenka's dominance. Sabalenka seized opportunities to break serve in the third and seventh games. With a successful hold in the eighth game, Sabalenka won another set 6-2. Ultimately, Sabalenka defeated Andreeva 2-0 and advanced to…

On January 20th, Beijing time, Chinese tennis star Zhang Shuai, who is currently competing in the Australian Open, candidly stated in an interview after advancing to the women's doubles quarterfinals that it was Fan Zhendong's competitive spirit that inspired her when she was trailing. Zhang Shuai said, "I am often inspired by our national table tennis player Fan Zhendong, just like in the Paris Olympics, where Fan Zhendong played against Tomokazu, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to level the score, then again from a 2-3 deficit to level, finally winning the match 4-3 in a thrilling victory, which is very remarkable." It is worth noting that the 21st will be Zhang Shuai's 36th birthday, and coincidentally, the day after tomorrow (January 22nd) is Fan Zhendong's birthday. This veteran of Chinese tennis also expressed that the experiences of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong have inspired her, "If they can do it, so can I. When we were trailing 0-4 at the start of this match, I encouraged myself in the same way." Zhang Shuai's heartfelt remarks even earned praise from the Australian Open officials, who posted, "Until the very last moment, the outcome is uncertain. When faced with a narrow path, one must unsheathe their sword. Thank you, Fan Zhendong, for the passion and belief you bring us!" In the previous third round of the Australian Open women's doubles competition, Zhang Shuai and her partner Meladonovic once trailed 0-4 in the first set, but their tenacity allowed them to level the score and drag the match into a tiebreak, where…

China's Tennis Star Makes Impressive Comeback, Advancing to Australian Open Quarterfinals in Both Doubles and Mixed Doubles, Earning Over $650,000 in Prizes On January 20th, Beijing time, Zhang Shuai and her doubles partner, Meladonovic, defeated the pair of Zhan Haoqing and Kichenok with a total score of 2-0 in the women's doubles round of 16 at the Australian Open, advancing strongly to the quarterfinals. Additionally, due to their walkover victory in the mixed doubles event the previous day, Zhang Shuai has now advanced to the quarterfinals in both women's doubles and mixed doubles, demonstrating her exceptional strength in doubles play. In the singles competition, a total of 11 Chinese players participated, with the best result being a second-round exit, including the No. 5 seed Zheng Qinwen. However, the elimination in singles does not mean that Chinese players have said goodbye to all events at the Australian Open, as there are still doubles competitions, where the 35-year-old Zhang Shuai is competing in both women's doubles and mixed doubles. Previously in the women's singles, Zhang Shuai was eliminated in the second round. Now, on the doubles court, she has been winning consecutively and continues to challenge for the championship. Why is this so? Because Zhang Shuai has won two Grand Slam doubles titles in her career, including the 2019 Australian Open women's doubles title and the 2021 US Open women's doubles title. She also finished as the runner-up in the 2022 Wimbledon women's doubles and the 2024 US Open women's doubles, with a record that can be called brilliant in the doubles…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the third round of women's doubles matches took place at the Australian Open. Zhang Shuai and Mladenovic teamed up to defeat Chan Hao-ching and Kichenok with a score of 7-6(3)/6-2, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals of the women's doubles. Zhang Shuai has performed well in this Australian Open, reaching the second round in singles and the quarterfinals in both women's doubles and mixed doubles, with the women's doubles team possessing the potential to challenge for the championship. Zhang Shuai and Mladenovic started slowly, making many mistakes and trailing 0-4 in the first set. However, both players have rich experience and managed to adjust in time, winning five consecutive games to take the lead and ultimately reverse the match. After winning the first set, their opponents' mentality seemed to falter. Zhang Shuai and Mladenovic easily won the second set 6-2, confidently advancing to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. Zhang Shuai previously won the Australian Open women's doubles title in 2019 with Stosur, and the two also won the US Open women's doubles title in 2021. Zhang Shuai is considered an ace in the women's doubles category for Chinese women's tennis, having also been a runner-up twice in Grand Slam events (Wimbledon in 2022 and the US Open in 2024). The 31-year-old Mladenovic is a renowned Grand Slam champion in both women's doubles and mixed doubles, having won the Grand Slam title five times and been a runner-up five times. In 2024, Zhang Shuai experienced a period of poor form, admitting that during her low point,…

In the fourth round of the women's singles competition in the upper half of the 2025 Australian Open on January 19th, Beijing time, the list of eight finalists was finally announced without any major upsets. However, some key matches still had their highlights, with veterans and newcomers competing on the same stage, tension and suspense intertwined, adding a bold stroke to the battle for the top eight at the Australian Open. Sabalenka Sweeps Through to the Quarterfinals, Continues Hard Court Dominance Top seed Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her strength as a top player, easily sweeping past 17-year-old Russian newcomer Mirra Andreeva with a score of 6-1/6-2, advancing to the quarterfinals with full force. This victory is not only Sabalenka's 18th consecutive win at the Australian Open in her career but also her ninth consecutive win this season. Since Serena Williams in 2004, she has become the youngest female player to win 18 consecutive Grand Slam matches on hard courts, a performance that can be called a legend on contemporary hard courts. Spanish Beauty Ends "Dark Horse" Myth 11th seed Paula Badosa faced "dark horse" Danka Kovinić in another focus match. Kovinić had previously caused an upset by eliminating the 7th seed Pegula in the third round, entering the round of 16. However, in this match, Badosa used tactics to completely dismantle Kovinić's "myth," ending her dark horse journey with a straight-set victory of 6-1/7-6(2). Thus, Badosa advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open women's singles for the first time, equaling her personal best Grand Slam record and once again refreshing…

Australian Open Women's Singles Second Round: Zheng Qinwen Loses Unexpectedly, Sabalenka Advances to Quarterfinals In the second round of the women's singles at the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen suffered an unexpected defeat and was eliminated from the third round. Following this, her rival, Sabalenka, continued her strong performance in the round of 16 against the 14th seed, Mirra Avanesian, winning both sets with a score of 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals once again. It is worth noting that before the main draw of the Australian Open began, many fans had high hopes for Zheng Qinwen, even considering strategies and tactics for her potential match against Sabalenka in the round of 16. However, reality proved to be quite different from these expectations as Zheng Qinwen was surprisingly eliminated in the second round of the main draw, missing the opportunity to face Sabalenka. During her match against the 14th seed, Mirra Avanesian, Sabalenka displayed exceptional dominance, facing little resistance en route to victory. In the first set, Sabalenka quickly found her rhythm and completely overpowered Avanesian, who could only struggle to keep up. Sabalenka played steadily, gradually increasing the gap in the score. Ultimately, she won the first set 6-1, taking an early lead and putting Avanesian on the back foot. In the second set, Avanesian attempted to make targeted adjustments to gain an advantage over Sabalenka. Unfortunately, these changes did not yield success, as Sabalenka maintained her consistent play and continued to hold the upper hand. Sabalenka broke Avanesian's serve in the third and seventh games, advancing to the decisive…

Well, guess what? On the Australian Open court, a tall and beautiful girl directly defeated seeded player Pegula! Her name is Olga Danilovic, a dark horse in the competition, who became famous overnight! This girl not only has excellent tennis skills but also an impressive background. So, what's going on here? Olga, 23 years old, comes from Serbia. She's no ordinary girl; she's the girlfriend of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak! This cross-field romance might be a bit unexpected, right? Imagine, one is a heroic figure sweating it out on the tennis court, the other is a steel gate god on the football field. It's such a beautiful picture that I dare not even think about it! Even more astonishing is that Olga's father, Sasha Danilovic, is a big shot in European basketball circles! He once played for the NBA's Heat and Mavericks (now called the Mavericks) and is now the president of the Serbian Basketball Association! Born into a true sports family, her genes are impeccable! So, this girl Olga is not just any child; she carries the protagonist's aura with her! In this Australian Open competition, she appeared like a shining star in front of everyone, proving herself with her strength. Just imagine, this girl is 1.82 meters tall, and on the court, she's simply a beautiful sight to behold, those long legs walking with the wind! This beauty, this physique, this skill, she's truly an all-around athlete! Just think, without this superior family background and super high looks, could she so easily attract everyone's attention? Probably not. Before…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the fourth round of the Australian Open women's singles saw four key battles, including a match between Gauff and dark horse Bencic. Ultimately, after a tough three-set battle, Gauff managed to reverse her opponent with a 2-1 victory, securing her place in the quarterfinals. In this Australian Open, Bencic's performance has been truly impressive. In her previous three matches, she defeated Ostapenko and Lammers 2-0 each, and in the last round against Osaka Naomi, her opponent retired due to injury after losing the first set 0-1. This means that throughout these three matches, Bencic did not lose a single set, and her advancement to the round of 16 is well-deserved. Facing Gauff, Bencic continued her excellent form, shocking Gauff in the first set. After playing all 12 games, Bencic won 7-5, which was also the first time Gauff had fallen behind in this tournament. In the second set, Gauff quickly adjusted and broke serve, eventually winning 6-2 to level the score at 1-1. In the decisive third set, after the first four games, Gauff broke serve again, leading 3-1. Although Bencic fought hard, facing one of the top three players in the women's tennis world, Gauff, she could not create a miracle despite her best efforts. She lost another set 1-6, with a total score of 1-2, and was ultimately unable to advance to the quarterfinals. In addition to Bencic, Danilovic was also eliminated. On this match day, she faced Badosa and was knocked out with a 0-2 defeat. In this tournament, Danilovic also made…