The main event of the 2024 Australian Tennis Championships is in full swing. Following the elimination of No. 5 seed Zheng Qinwen in the second round of the women's singles competition, another heavyweight seeded player suffered defeat and was eliminated! In the match against No. 28 seed Svitolina, No. 4 seed Paulini lost two consecutive sets after winning the first set, suffering a reversal. As a result, after being eliminated, Zheng Qinwen successfully gained an unexpected joy. Although Zheng Qinwen was eliminated after competing with German player Siegemund, the outcome was already determined. However, after the elimination of No. 4 seed Paulini, Zheng Qinwen's situation actually improved, at least the points gap between the two did not become particularly large. In the first set, Svitolina took the lead to enter the game state and completed a break. Paulini was not to be outdone and made timely adjustments to return a double break to her opponent, successfully overtaking and completely suppressing Svitolina in momentum. Afterwards, Paulini gradually entered the game state and completely suppressed Svitolina in momentum, leaving Svitolina powerless to fight back. Finally, Paulini completed the hold again, taking the first set 6-2 and taking the lead, while Svitolina fell into a passive situation. In the second set, Svitolina's game state rebounded from the bottom, and she was subjected to a fierce attack by Paulini at the beginning! Even though Paulini had given it his all, he was still at a disadvantage to Svitolina. In the third and fourth games, Svitolina broke and held consecutively, winning two games in a…

On that day, the sun shone on the various courts of Melbourne Park, where the second round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles competition was in full swing. Among the many courts, the night session at Rod Laver Arena undoubtedly became the focus of attention, as the third-seeded Gao Fu was about to make her appearance here. This young player, with her excellent skills and tenacious perseverance, has emerged in the tennis world and is highly regarded. Gao Fu's career can be described as remarkable. Last year at the finals, she successfully defeated Zheng Qinwen and won the year-end championship trophy for the first time, an achievement that undoubtedly recognized her strength. Following that, in the new season's United Cup, Gao Fu showed astonishing dominance, leading her team to a five-game winning streak and capturing the championship, her fiery form making the entire tennis world take notice. This time coming to Melbourne to participate in the Australian Open, Gao Fu demonstrated her strong power in the first round. Facing former champion Kenin, she was unafraid and easily won with a score of 2-0. In that match, Gao Fu unleashed her firepower, hitting 12 aces throughout the game, although there were also 9 double faults. However, her first serve and second serve winning rates were far superior to Kenin's, which undoubtedly became the key factor for her advancement to the next round. Now, Gao Fu stands on the second-round court, with her opponent being Berrech ranked 173rd in the world. Judging from the rankings and strength comparison, there seems…

The WTT Mascot Regular Challenge in Muscat has concluded, with the Chinese national table tennis team delivering a solid performance. The highlight of the event was Chen Yuanyu's victory over Japan's top male player, Zhang Benzhihe, with a score of 4-2. Despite Chen's recent good form, the gap between him and Zhang, the top player of the Japanese men's team, is still quite noticeable. However, Chen showed no fear when facing Zhang, even after losing the first game. He managed to win the second and third games with scores of 11-7, taking a 2-1 lead. Zhang then made a comeback, winning the fourth game with a score of 11-3 to level the match at 2-2. Ultimately, Chen clinched victory in the fifth and sixth games with scores of 11-4 and 12-10, securing the championship with a final score of 4-2. Although Chen emerged victorious against Zhang and won the championship, he only received a prize of $4,737.5, which is approximately 34,700 yuan. At first glance, this seems like a substantial amount, as he earned over 30,000 yuan from just a few matches. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not the case. To win the men's singles title, Chen had to participate in at least five matches, including a final against a heavyweight opponent like Zhang Benzhihe. For comparison, Zheng Qinwen earned over 900,000 yuan for winning her first-round match at the Australian Open, which is 26 times more than what Chen received. Moreover, while Chen won the men's singles title, Zheng was eliminated in the second…

Zheng Qinwen, will she emerge stronger from the depths of defeat? This athlete, who faced controversies with referees and physical challenges during her loss at the 2023 Australian Open, decided to take a short break from competition to recover. It seemed as though all the glory and buzz surrounding her faded away in an instant. However, no one could have anticipated that just over a year later, she would stand atop the highest podium at the 2024 Paris Olympics, claiming gold with an outstanding performance and rewriting a new chapter for Chinese tennis. When discussing Zheng Qinwen's story, one cannot help but recall the old saying: "It is only when one reaches the depths of despair that they truly discover their strength." This phrase likely does not refer to her relentless struggle to reach where she is today, but rather to the impulse to surpass oneself, which only emerges in the face of the most challenging moments, unleashing true power. At the 2023 Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen suffered a loss in the second round, confronting controversial referee decisions and unsatisfactory physical conditions. She stood before defeat, helpless. After the match, instead of choosing to continue training intensively or excessively blaming herself, she made a surprising decision—to suspend her participation in competitions and focus on recovering her health. Although this decision caused concern among some fans, it was an extremely wise choice from the perspective of a professional athlete. The cruelty of competitive sports is only fully understood by those who have experienced it firsthand. Every failure is not just a…

In the second round of the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen faced off against German veteran Siegemund and ultimately lost with a score of 0:2. After the match, the two penalties given by the umpire are likely to become a hot topic among fans. Both penalties were issued due to Zheng Qinwen's excessive time spent preparing to serve, especially after the second warning in the second set, which caused her to lose control of her emotions and miss a first serve opportunity. It is evident that these two penalties were quite crucial. Of course, there is no "if" in my tennis matches. These two penalties were seen as extremely unfair by many Chinese fans, and even the umpire was criticized by them. But was there really a problem with these penalties? It can be said that they do seem harsh, but their fairness is beyond doubt. After all, following the two warnings from the umpire, the broadcast camera immediately focused on the timer next to the umpire, which is used to calculate the player's serving preparation time. It is clear that the umpire made the decision based entirely on the timer and not on a subjective judgment that Zheng Qinwen's serving time was too long. Zheng Qinwen was indeed 100% over the limit, and according to the rules, she was not wronged at all by the penalty. In fact, the situation where Zheng Qinwen took too long to serve is not the first time it has appeared. During last year's Paris Olympics, in the quarter-finals, Zheng Qinwen eliminated American player Navarro,…

Honestly, after watching Zheng Qinwen's match at the Australian Open, I'm not feeling great. As a tennis fan who has watched the sport for over twenty years, I could sense her struggles throughout the game. It's disheartening to see such a rising star falter in the second round of the Australian Open. Recently, I discussed this with some old friends from the tennis community, and our opinions align with those of tennis legends like Davenport and Prakash. Zheng Qinwen's loss can be attributed to her inability to fully grasp the intricacies of "flexible tactics." Siegemund played a cunning game, alternating between slice shots, drop shots, and lobs, which left Zheng Qinwen disoriented. Davenport made a valid point; she mentioned that Barty's previous success was due to her ability to capitalize on the rarity of players skilled in slice shots in today's game. Tennis is not just about power and speed but also tests a player's adaptability on the court. I've carefully considered Zheng Qinwen's playing style. She usually prefers to play at her own pace, with precise baseline shots and ample power. However, against Siegemund, known as a "spiritual school" player, her usual approach fell short. The opponent quickly disrupted her rhythm, leaving her flustered and stomping her feet in frustration. After the loss, Zheng Qinwen cited two reasons: the impact of a time violation penalty on her mentality and the nagging issue of an elbow injury. Honestly, I'm not entirely convinced by these explanations. Having played professional tennis for so long, a time violation penalty shouldn't significantly affect one's…

In the women's singles arena of the Australian Open, the results of the matches are always filled with various surprises and upsets. In the previous round, Siegemund had an excellent performance, causing a sensation by eliminating the No. 5 seed Zheng Qinwen. It was expected that she would continue this momentum. However, in the third round of the women's singles, Siegemund was swept aside by the Russian veteran Pavlyuchenkova, ending her run there. This third-round match, despite being held early in the day, attracted the attention of many Chinese fans due to the controversy surrounding Siegemund's elimination of Zheng Qinwen in the previous round. Before the match, although Pavlyuchenkova's world ranking was higher than Siegemund's, Siegemund had slightly higher support rates. After all, her performance in the previous round was too impressive. However, once the match began, it became clear that Pavlyuchenkova's strength had been underestimated by many. As the 27th seed, she overwhelmed Siegemund's versatile playing style with her aggressive serving and powerful baseline attacks. She remained solid in her own service games and was even more dominant in return games, often scoring directly off returns and dealing with Siegemund's attacking serves exceptionally well. As a result, Siegemund was eliminated after only winning three games, leaving many domestic fans sighing in disbelief. During this time, Zheng Qinwen's detractors began to stir up trouble again. Seizing on the outcome of Pavlyuchenkova sweeping Siegemund, they belittled Zheng Qinwen. The world-ranked Pavlyuchenkova, who has been ranked in the 30s for many years and has been relatively inactive, could sweep Siegemund, while the…

On January 18th, Beijing time, a major upset occurred in the third round of the new season's Australian Open women's singles event. The No. 4 seed, Paulini, suffered a stunning reversal with scores of 6-2, 4-6, and 0-6, losing to the 28th seed Svitolina with a total score of 1-2. This made her the third top-eight seeded player to be eliminated after Zheng Qinwen and Pegula. Last year, Paulini achieved two consecutive runner-up finishes at the French Open and Wimbledon, which allowed her to enter the world's top five for the first time and maintain the fourth position for an extended period. In the new season, Paulini participated in the United Cup but was eliminated in the quarterfinals, indicating an average overall performance. Now at the Australian Open, she advanced to the top 32 relatively easily but faced a real challenge in her pursuit of a spot in the top 16. In this match, Paulini faced Svitolina, who broke her serve in the third game of the first set. Paulini immediately broke back, followed by further breaks in the sixth and eighth games, winning the set 6-2 in a comfortable reversal. However, in the second set, Paulini's state suddenly declined. Svitolina made a crucial break in the third game and held serve in the fourth, establishing a 3-1 lead. Both players then held their serves, and Svitolina leveled the total score at 6-4 after holding serve in the tenth game. In the decisive final set, Svitolina continued to improve, breaking serve right from the start and continuing to do so…

The Australian Open women's singles third round witnessed a major upset as No. 7 seed Jessica Pegula was eliminated by Danka Kovinić with scores of 6-7 and 2-6, becoming the second top-eight seed to be knocked out after Zheng Qinwen. In the previous two rounds, Pegula had easily swept her opponents into the next stage. However, facing world No. 55 Kovinić, she was in poor form, narrowly losing the first set in a tiebreak and then being continuously broken in the second set, eventually suffering a 2-6 defeat. This marked Kovinić's first time reaching the Australian Open's Round of 16 and her second time advancing to the Round of 16 in a Grand Slam event. According to statistics, Pegula became the 15th seeded player to be eliminated from this year's Australian Open. The other 14 include: 【5】Zheng Qinwen, 【10】Barbora Krejčíková (withdrew), 【12】Jil Teichmann, 【13】Anastasia Potapova (withdrew), 【16】Jeļena Ostapenko, 【17】Elina Svitolina, 【20】Karolína Muchová, 【21】Victoria Azarenka, 【22】Anna Blinkova, 【23】Harmony Tan, 【25】Liudmila Samsonova, 【26】Ekaterina Alexandrova, 【29】Tereza Martincová, 【31】Maria Sakkari Among them, Zheng Qinwen, who finished runner-up last year, now only made it to the second round and faces a deduction of 1230 points, causing her world ranking to drop to seventh. However, Pegula, who stopped at the second round last year, even managed to increase her points by 60. Additionally, six Grand Slam champions were also prematurely eliminated, including Sloane Stephens, Victoria Azarenka, Jeļena Ostapenko, Sofia Kenin, Naomi Osaka, and Markéta Vondroušová. Moving on, let's take a look at which players have advanced to the Round of 16. Here are today's match reports:…

Translation of the article content into English: The camera freezes on the Australian Open court, where Zheng Qinwen stands at the service line, her brows furrowed and a hint of hesitation in her eyes. The referee waves his hand without hesitation to penalize her, coldly uttering "time violation penalty," instantly shattering her concentration. This scene became a turning point in the match, pushing her from the path of victory to the depths of defeat. Have you ever thought that a small decision could so thoroughly determine the direction of a game? Or is this just a concentrated outbreak of a mental crack? After this match, Zheng Qinwen emotionally collapsed, shedding tears on the court after the game, accusing the referee of making arbitrary decisions. This image makes people both heartbroken and sigh. As a rising star in Chinese tennis, she has turned the tide in countless matches, relying on her tenacity and skills to pave her way. But this time, she couldn't withstand the pressure that came out of nowhere. The question behind this is whether the referee was too harsh or if Zheng Qinwen's psychological endurance wasn't strong enough. Let's go through it step by step. This isn't the first time Zheng Qinwen has faced controversy. In the 2022 WTA Toronto station competition, her difficult situation once sparked heated discussions— at that time, the referee ruled that her challenge to Hawk-Eye did not comply with the process, a decision that made many spectators hold their breath for her. Being judged "challenge invalid" at a critical moment, the psychological impact…