The flames of the United Cup continue to burn as the second match between Team China and the reigning champions, Germany, is about to take place. The lineups for both teams have been announced, making this match one that is sure to attract significant attention. For Team China, the first men's singles will see Zhang Zhizhen face off against German star Zverev. In this encounter with Zverev, Zhang Zhizhen is sure to give it his all. In women's singles, Gao Xinyu will take on Siegemund. In mixed doubles, Gao Xinyu will compete in two matches, partnering with Bai Yan to challenge Zverev/Siegemund. It's worth noting that mixed doubles allows for last-minute substitutions, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition. Gao Xinyu, carrying the double-match responsibility in this event, is expected to meet the challenges with her excellent physical condition and refined skills. In the previously concluded first round of matches, Team China achieved a 3-0 victory over Brazil. Among the highlights, Gao Xinyu made a remarkable comeback against Brazilian top player Maya with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 7-5. Zhang Zhizhen secured a decisive win over Monteiro with scores of 6-3, 6-0, and Zhang Zhizhen/Zhang Shuai defeated Matos/Alves with scores of 6-4, 7-5. In another recently concluded match, the defending champion German team demonstrated their formidable strength by securing a 2-0 victory over Brazil, locking in their win early. Zverev defeated Monteiro with scores of 6-4, 6-4, while Siegemund fought for 2 hours and 33 minutes to claim victory over Maya with scores of 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. In this upcoming…

On December 27th, Beijing time, the 2025 United Cup Tennis Mixed Team Tournament kicked off, with the Chinese team, composed of Zhang Zhizhen, Zhang Shuai, Sun Fajing, Gao Xinyu, and Bai Yan, facing their first match against Brazil. Last year, Zheng Qinwen partnered with Zhang Zhizhen to help the Chinese team reach the quarterfinals. This year, the Chinese team was ranked as the 5th seed in the event, grouped with Germany and Brazil. Due to Zheng Qinwen's temporary withdrawal, Gao Xinyu, ranked 175th in the world, stepped in to compete as China's top female singles player. According to the order of play, the women's singles started first, with Gao Xinyu facing off against Maya, who is ranked 17th in the world, showing a clear gap in strength between the two. In the first set, Gao Xinyu was broken by Maya right from the start, but managed to break back in the tenth game to level at 5-5. However, she was broken again in the eleventh game and lost the set 5-7, putting her in a desperate situation. In the second set, Gao Xinyu adjusted her game state, engaging in a competitive exchange with Maya and successfully breaking in the crucial tenth game to win 6-4, dragging the match into a decisive third set. In the final set, Gao Xinyu was broken by Maya in the seventh game, but immediately broke back in the eighth game to level at 5-5 again. At this point, Gao Xinyu's physical energy was greatly depleted, and her movement began to lag behind Maya's, yet she…

China's top player Zhang Zhizhen has made a new move on social media, sharing photos of his arrival in Perth, Australia and his preparations for the United Cup. He also revealed his feelings after arriving, saying that the weather there is hotter than he expected, and he hasn't been in such hot conditions for a long time. However, he will do his best to adapt and strive for good results in this United Cup. The temporary withdrawal of Zheng Qinwen has greatly affected the strength of the Chinese team. In foreign websites' predictions for the United Cup, China initially had a chance to win the championship, ranking fifth, only behind the United States, Poland, Greece, and Kazakhstan, and at the same level as Italy and Germany. However, after Zheng Qinwen withdrew, China's chances of winning dropped to 11th place. The reason for this drop is the poor performance of China's women's singles. Looking at the current situation, the top women's singles player sent by China is Gao Xinui, who is ranked only 175th in the world. She will have to face Brazil's number one player, Maia, and Germany's number one player, Siegemund. Gao Xinui has never even entered the top 100 in the world or played in the main draw of a Grand Slam. Whether it's about strength or fame, she is far behind. This means that China has no chance of scoring in the women's singles event. If they want to advance from the group, they can only rely on Zhang Zhizhen and the mixed doubles. Zhang Zhizhen will…