Under the scorching Australian sun, a new star is rising. Zheng Qinwen, the new Chinese women's tennis sister, shook every corner of the tennis world with her incredible performance on the stage of the 2024 Australian Open final. However, behind her, there is a complex whirlpool of public opinion. For a while, the controversy over whether her path to the cut was all about luck and her deep connection with Chinese tennis legend Li Na became the focus of heated discussions in major tennis forums.
Let's pull back the memory band of time to the eve of this final, which was given many expectations and doubts. Zheng Qinwen, a gentle and resolute woman on the court, stood on the glory territory of a Grand Slam final for the first time after overcoming one strong opponent after another. But there was no shortage of voices questioning her opponent's path, and it seemed to rely more on the seeded player's unexpected drop than on her own edge. This view is undoubtedly an injustice to her hard work.
A retort rang out, as powerful as a ball. Every victory for Zheng Qinwen is a silent demonstration of strategic adjustment, technical sophistication and psychological stability. Especially against high-ranked players, her indomitable fighting spirit and courage to turn around in the face of adversity fully demonstrated her strength. As she said when asked how she adjusts her mentality during the game: "On the pitch, I'm not just fighting my opponents, I'm fighting my fears. ”
In Zheng Qinwen's growth story, I have to mention the influence of Li Na. The first meeting between the two was like an arrangement of fate, and Li Na's experience and wisdom became Zheng Qinwen's beacon. Her advice is simple but sharp: "Let go of the baggage and use the things in training to fight." It was this kind of guidance that helped Zheng Qinwen stay calm at critical moments and lead the game to the other side of victory.
However, all this triumph and glory did not come without a price. In Zheng Qinwen's semi-finals, she faced a dark horse who had come out of the qualifying round, and her strength should not be underestimated. Zheng Qinwen's victory seems to have been seen by some critics as "the strong crushing the weak", arguing that this is not a real test.
Looking ahead to the final, Zheng Qinwen will face former world No. 1 Sabalenka, and this is the real challenge. Many people are looking forward to her being able to continue her previous glory and bring greater surprises to the world. However, regardless of the result of the final, Zheng Qinwen's performance at this Australian Open is enough to prove that she is not only a darling of luck, but also a spokesman for strength.
In the run-up to the final, some questioned her path to the finals: several of the opponents she faced did not perform at the level they should have due to various accidents. But such doubts ignore the fundamental fact that in the top sports competition, every player can encounter accidents, and only those who can grasp these accidents and finally stand on the final stage are the most well-prepared and mentally resilient players.
Zheng Qinwen's coach said in an interview: "Her success is not accidental. You can't see the sweat in training, the nervousness and anxiety she is in the game, and the effort she puts into improving her game every day. All you can see in the game is her icy expression and precise shots, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. ”
Indeed, Zheng Qinwen's performance is a direct reflection of her countless mock matches and training. Every move she makes on the court is the result of countless exercises. During the matchup, she constantly adjusts her strategy to respond to changes in her opponents, and this adaptability and quick decision-making are the keys to her victory.
As for the role of luck, Zheng Qinwen himself seems to have his own understanding. She mentioned in an interview: "Tennis is like life, there will always be something that you can't predict. Sometimes, luck may help you, but in the end, it's your own hard work and determination that will determine the outcome or defeat. ”
This view is on full display in her game. Whenever the game goes into a crucial game, she is always able to show calmness and determination beyond ordinary people. In the face of strong opponents, she never gives up easily, but speaks with her own strength, answering all questions with a precise return.
Li Na also gave her own evaluation after seeing Zheng Qinwen's game: "She is a fighter. On the court, she showed her indomitable fighting spirit and desire to win. Her performance reminded me of what I was like when I was younger. ”
This spiritual inheritance has not only been reflected in Zheng Qinwen's performance, but also caused waves in the Chinese tennis world. Behind Zheng Qinwen, there are generations of Chinese tennis players who support and expect. Her success is not only a personal glory, but also a symbol of the development of Chinese tennis.
At the moment of entering the final, the hearts of countless Chinese tennis fans were with Zheng Qinwen. Every swing of her beat, every movement of her footsteps, affects the emotions of the audience. The result of the competition may be important, but the mental outlook shown by Zheng Qinwen is more enlightening and encouraging for the audience.
In the competition, Zheng Qinwen is not only an athlete, she is more like an explorer, constantly challenging herself and surpassing her limits. As she herself said: "Every time I walk on the court, I tell myself to fight, to surpass, not for anything else, but for the heart that will never admit defeat." ”
This mentality is the key to Zheng Qinwen's ability to stand out among many outstanding players. Her competition is not only a duel of physical strength, but also a contest of mental strength. On the court, she is in an almost meditative state, focusing her attention on every moment, every shot. And this focus is the secret of her ability to hit the key ball in the big moments.
As the tournament entered its final stages, Zheng faced a former world No. 1 with a well-rounded and experienced opponent. The game was extremely intense, with the two sides going back and forth, and the score rising alternately. But Zheng Qinwen never let her guard down, her eyes were firm, her racket was clenched, and every return was full of strength and determination. The audience can clearly feel that her desire for victory has outweighed her fear of defeat.
As the match progressed, Zheng gradually found her opponent's weaknesses, and she began to control the pace of the match more actively. The long tug-of-war is not only a test of ball skills, but also a challenge of physical strength and will. Under such pressure, Zheng Qinwen was still able to maintain a clear mind and consistent performance, which in itself is a testament to her extraordinary ability as a professional athlete.
In the end, after a brilliant diagonal long ball, Zheng Qinwen won the final victory. The court erupted in thunderous applause, and she finally put down her racket and raised her hands to the sky, enjoying the joy of victory. At this time, she is not only a tennis player, but also a symbol of the dreams of countless young Asian athletes.
Zheng Qinwen's success is the result of her countless personal efforts day and night, and it is also the embodiment of her perseverance. In her, we see the true meaning of sports - not only a competition of competitive level, but also a competition of inner spiritual strength. She proved to the world that no matter what difficulties and challenges she faces, as long as there is firm belief and unremitting efforts, victory will eventually belong to those who dare to fight.