In the Australian Open arena, Chinese tennis star Zhang Shuai once again became the focus of attention. In the first round of women's doubles, Zhang Shuai and her partner Meladonovic fought hard and turned the tide with a score of 5-7/6-3/7-5 against the Kessler/Russ combination, successfully advancing to the second round. It is worth noting that Zhang Shuai also defeated Kessler in the women's singles court, achieving a double kill in both singles and doubles. Zhang Shuai currently ranks 26th in the world in women's doubles, and she has achieved remarkable results on the doubles court. She won the women's doubles championship trophy twice at the Australian Open in 2019 and the US Open in 2021, and also won the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022. This time at the Australian Open, Zhang Shuai teamed up with Meladonovic as the No. 9 seed in the tournament. They made it all the way to the final at last year's US Open and won the runner-up, and this is their first time partnering again after the US Open. The game was full of ups and downs. In the first set, Zhang Shuai's team broke serve in the third game to take the lead, but their opponents were not to be underestimated and broke back in the fourth game. The scores were close, and in the twelfth game, Zhang Shuai's team suffered a crucial break and eventually lost the first set 5-7. However, Zhang Shuai and Meladonovic did not lose heart, and they adjusted their state in time in the second set. In the…

On January 14th, Beijing time, a major upset occurred in the first round of the Australian Open women's singles. Sun Lulu, a Chinese-American star ranked 44th in the world, lost two consecutive sets to Kovinic, ranked 1289th in the world, and was eliminated in the first round. After the upset elimination of Sun Lulu, Kovinic ended her five consecutive Grand Slam defeats and won another women's singles victory on the tour since July 2023. Since last year's Wimbledon, where she surprisingly reached the quarter-finals, Sun Lulu seems to have lost her magic. Last year at Wimbledon, Sun Lulu first caused a big upset by eliminating Zheng Qinwen in the first round, then eliminated another Chinese star Zhu Lin in the third round, and also defeated Chinese-American star Raducanu, reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Sun Lulu became the first New Zealand female player in the open era to reach the second week of Wimbledon. It is worth noting that Sun Lulu is a Chinese-American player. Born in New Zealand in 2001, her mother is from Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, and her father is Croatian. Sun Lulu can speak fluent Chinese and has visited her mother's hometown in China many times. She is jokingly called the "Jiangxi Sister" by Chinese fans. However, after the highlight of reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals last year, it seems that Sun Lulu's luck has been used up. She withdrew in the first round of last year's US Open, and this year at the Australian Open, she was eliminated in the first round by a "thousand-ranked player". After being eliminated…

The WTA500 Adelaide tournament is in full swing in 2025, with Chinese player Wang Xinyu participating and defeating German opponent Maria in the first round of qualifying! It's worth noting that Wang Xinyu, ranked 37th in the world, would typically have more than enough qualifications to enter the main draw of the WTA500 Adelaide tournament. However, surprisingly, Wang Xinyu did not receive a spot in the main draw and had to start from the qualifying rounds. The reason for this is that the WTA500 Adelaide tournament is the last warm-up event before the Australian Open begins. Many top-ranked players have the idea of using matches as training to regain their competitive form, so they all participate in the WTA500 Adelaide tournament! As a result, Wang Xinyu, whose world ranking is slightly lower, was squeezed out of the main draw and could only reluctantly participate in the qualifying rounds. Even so, Wang Xinyu's performance did not disappoint, winning both sets with scores of 7-5 and 6-4 against German player Maria, successfully advancing to the next round of the competition. In the first set, Maria quickly entered the game state at the beginning, breaking and holding serve to take a 2-0 lead! Wang Xinyu was not to be outdone, making timely adjustments and winning two consecutive games to tie the score at 2-2. Afterwards, both Wang Xinyu and Maria completed their respective holds, temporarily tying the score at 5-5. In the 11th game, Wang Xinyu gradually adapted to Maria's rhythm, breaking her opponent's serve to lead 6-5. Finally, Wang Xinyu also held…

The WTA500 Adelaide tournament is in full swing in 2025, and Chinese player Wang Xinyu participated in this event, defeating German player Maria in the first round of qualifying! It's worth noting that Wang Xinyu is ranked 37th in the world and would normally have more than enough qualifications to enter the main draw of the WTA500 Adelaide tournament. However, surprisingly, Wang Xinyu did not receive the qualification for the main draw of the WTA500 Adelaide tournament and had to start from the qualifying rounds. The reason is that the WTA500 Adelaide tournament is the last warm-up event before the Australian Open begins. Many top-ranked players have the idea of practicing through competition and regaining their competitive form, so they all participate in the WTA500 Adelaide tournament! As a result, Wang Xinyu, whose world ranking is slightly lower, was squeezed out of the main draw and could only reluctantly participate in the qualifying rounds. Even so, Wang Xinyu's performance did not disappoint, winning two sets straight with scores of 7-5 and 6-4, successfully advancing to the next round of the competition. In the first set, Maria took the lead in entering the game state at the beginning, breaking and holding serve to take a 2-0 lead! Wang Xinyu was not to be outdone and made timely adjustments, winning two games in a row to tie the score at 2-2. After that, both Wang Xinyu and Maria completed their respective holds, temporarily tying the score at 5-5. In the 11th game, Wang Xinyu gradually adapted to Maria's rhythm, broke her opponent's…

In the WTA500 Adelaide women's singles qualifying round, Wang Xinyu demonstrated her tenacity and defeated Maria with a score of 7-5, 6-4, winning her first victory of the season and successfully advancing to the decisive round of the qualifying round! Wang Xinyu is currently ranked 37th in the world and has performed well in Grand Slam tournaments. Last year, she reached the third round of the French Open and made it into the top 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. However, she was unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open main draw. In her first match of the season in Brisbane, Wang Xinyu lost 0-2 to Kudermetova, which was not a good start. Her opponent, Maria, is currently ranked 86th in the world, with a highest ranking of 42nd, holding three tour singles titles. She reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2022 and the second round of the Australian Open and US Open in 2024. Although she is slightly older, her form remains strong. In this match, Wang Xinyu played exceptionally well. In the first set, her first serve scoring rate was as high as 76%, and she capitalized on 2 out of 4 break points, eventually winning 7-5 after a tough battle. In the second set, Maria's first serve scoring rate increased to 80%, but Wang Xinyu remained steady, successfully converting 3 out of 5 break points to win 6-4. The entire match lasted 91 minutes, during which Wang Xinyu hit 1 ACE, had 3 double faults, a first serve percentage of 65%, a first…

In the Hong Kong ATP250 tournament, Chinese tennis star Shang Juncheng unleashed his full potential, defeating the 7th seeded Martinez 6-3/6-1 in the second round, securing a spot in the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Shang Juncheng is currently ranked 50th in the world, having previously reached as high as 47th. Last season on the Grand Slam stage, he made his mark, reaching the third round at both the Australian Open and the US Open, while stopping at the second round at Wimbledon. He also triumphed in his first tour title at the Chengdu 250 event, continuously demonstrating his limitless potential with his skills. His opponent, Martinez, is no slouch either, currently ranked 43rd in the world and having reached as high as 39th. Martinez has also had commendable performances in Grand Slam events, reaching the third round at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, and stopping at the second round at the 2024 US Open. It's worth noting that in their two previous encounters, both on clay courts, Martinez maintained a perfect record without allowing Shang Juncheng to win a single set. Their most recent match was in Bordeaux in 2024, where Shang Juncheng lost 5-7, 2-6, ending his run in the semifinals. However, in this Hong Kong tournament, Shang Juncheng was clearly well-prepared. In the first set, although he missed two break points in the second game, he did not lose heart. In the seventh game, Shang Juncheng served two aces and managed to hold serve after saving two break points, leading 4-3. In the crucial…

In the first round of the ATP2025 Hong Kong men's singles competition, Chinese young player Shang Juncheng performed outstandingly, defeating Huang Zelin, who was participating with a wild card, with a score of 7-6(3), 6-4, and a big score of 2-0, achieving a good start to the new season and continuing his good form against this opponent. The last time he defeated Huang Zelin was in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. Currently ranked 50th in the world (previously reaching as high as 47th), Shang Juncheng shone on the Grand Slam stage last season, reaching the third round at both the Australian Open and the US Open, stopping at the second round at Wimbledon, and also winning his first tour title at the Chengdu 250 event. Huang Zelin, currently ranked 170th in the world (previously as high as 128th), stopped at the qualifying rounds in all four Grand Slams last season, but also eliminated Wu Yibing, who withdrew due to injury, in the first round of the Hangzhou 250 tournament, advancing to the second round, demonstrating a certain level of competitiveness. At the beginning of the match, both sides held their own service games steadily in the first five sets, with Shang Juncheng slightly ahead at 3-2. In the sixth set, Shang Juncheng once scored three points in a row, but Huang Zelin, relying on his excellent serving performance, managed to hold serve with a total of 5 aces, leveling the score to 3-3. After that, both sides engaged in a fierce battle, with the game becoming deadlocked until…

On December 30th, the first round of the WTA500 Brisbane tournament brought good news. Chinese tennis star Yuan Yue performed outstandingly, defeating Dutch player Rus 6-2, 6-4, and winning 2-0 to advance to the next round. This victory not only secured her a strong start to the new season but also avenged her loss at this year's Wimbledon. Yuan Yue is currently ranked 49th in the world, with a highest ranking of 36. However, she was eliminated in the first round of all four Grand Slams last season. Her opponent, Rus, is ranked 76th in the world, with a highest ranking of 41. Rus has reached the round of 16 at the French Open and made it to the second round of all four Grand Slams last season. The two met in the first round of Wimbledon this year, where Yuan Yue lost both sets 2-6, 3-6, so this match was a chance for her to prove herself. During the match, Yuan Yue's performance was nearly flawless. In the first set, her first serve scoring rate was as high as 77%, converting 2 out of 3 break points and successfully saving all 2 of Rus' break points, ultimately taking the set 6-2 with ease. In the second set, Yuan Yue was even more impressive, breaking serve and holding her own to take an early 2-0 lead. Both players then held their service games, with Yuan Yue maintaining the lead in score. In the 10th game, the decisive service game, she played exceptionally well to win the set 6-4 and the…