Three minutes a day to know about tennis in the world. Hello fans and friends, today is Friday, March 4, 2022. Tune in to the news afternoon report provided by Tennis House.
Last night, Beijing time, a message came from foreign media. The French government announced that it will suspend the implementation of the new crown vaccine passport rules in France from the 14th of this month. In other words, foreigners entering France do not need to provide proof of VACCINATION against COVID-19. This news, for the world's second largest Djokovic, is undoubtedly good news. If france's COVID-19 pandemic remains stable for more than two months and this rule is not adjusted, Djokovic, who insists on not vaccinated to COVID-19, will be able to participate in this year's French Open without restrictions.
As the defending champion, Djokovic is undoubtedly very eager to go to Roland Garros and impact the three-lap Grand Slam of his career. However, due to the implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passport rules in France in the early stage, Djokovic's journey to defend his title was overshadowed. Now, the epidemic situation has changed, the epidemic prevention regulations have been adjusted, and the trip of Roland Garros, the serbian king, has a greater possibility. I believe Djokovic must be very happy to see this news.
Let's focus on Barty again. Beijing time last night, the women's singles world number one Barty announced through a personal social platform, decided to withdraw from the next two WTA 1000 events, namely Indian Wells and Miami. Barty said that his physical condition has not returned to his ideal state after the Australian Open, he cannot prepare well, and he feels that he is not currently at the required level of competition, so he has to regret his retirement.
Barty hopes to return to the court in the Billy Jane Gold Cup team match in April to represent Australia. In addition to Barty, Australian Open runner-up and American star Collins also announced his retirement.
Let's go back to the field. Beijing time last night, WTA250 Lyon station continued to compete for the second round of singles. Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai Zhang Shuai, who played on the same day, played steadily, beating Dutchman Ruth 6-4 in two games to reach the women's singles quarterfinals for the first time this season. In the quarter-finals, Zhang Shuai's opponent was the Russian Diatchenko, who defeated the Swiss Personality 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-4.
The other eight places were won by Frenchman Garcia, Belgian Uit fank, Italian Borinie, Ukrainian Jastremska, Hungarian Bundal and Romanian Costia.
WTA250 Monterrey Women's Singles Quarterfinals Competition continues this morning Beijing time. China's Wang Qiang played well, beating Egyptian sister Sharif 6-0 6-7 (2) 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the tour for two consecutive weeks and will compete with defending champion and Canadian rising star Fernandez for semi-finals.
In the doubles match, the cross-border combination of Chinese players Han Xinyun and Sizkova defeated top seeds Leshamia/Neal 6-2 7-5 to advance to the semifinals. The combination of nova Wang Xinyu and Japanese Mika Doi defeated Elani/Tomo 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the semifinals.
Finally, let's guess and recognize. The image below shows a player kneeling to celebrate after winning. Without prompting, can you recognize who she is?
In the last issue of guessing, two golfers gave the correct answer. That's right, the person in the picture is the Czech rising star Buzkova, who defeated China's Wang Qiang in the semi-finals of Guadalajara last week. (Source: House of Tennis Author: Maverick)