Live Bar January 17, 2022 The 2022 Australian Open Women's Singles First Round Focus Battle, China's Wang Qiang swept the 18th seed Gao Fu 2-0 (6-4/ 6-2) to win the first victory in three meetings between the two sides, and once again advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after two years.
It was Wang Qiang's first Tour-level victory since last year's French Open (regardless of the Olympics) and her first victory over the world's top 20 after winning over Serena Williams at the 2020 Australian Open. Next, Wang Qiang will play against Belgian Ujtfank.
The two Chinese teenagers who played today also passed the first round:
Wang Xiyu beat qualifier Kuzmova 2-0 (7-5/ 6-3) to win her Australian Open debut, which was also the first Grand Slam victory of her career! Next, she will wait for the winner between Kregitskova and Petkovich.
Zheng Qinwen narrowly defeated Sassnovic 2-1 (6-3/1-6/7-6) and successfully advanced to the second round in his first Grand Slam match! In the ten games of the new season, Zheng Qinwen has won nine games. In the next round, she will challenge No. 5 seed Sakari.
(Jacky)
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