Finally, that long-awaited historic moment played out in the women's singles semifinals of the Australian Open. In the early morning when the sun had just risen, the atmosphere in the arena was already tense to the extreme. After this match, China's Zheng Qinwen defeated the dark horse Yasteremska with two scores of 6-4 and stepped on the stage of the Australian Open final for the first time. This is not only her personal victory, but also the pride of the entire Chinese tennis world, which involuntarily reminds people of the former Li Na.
Speaking of Zheng Qinwen's success, we have to mention her coach Pere Riba. Last year, Zheng Qinwen faced quite a few challenges in her career, and it was at that time that Riba became her coach. At that time, Zheng Qinwen was not yet 18 years old, and the cooperation between the two began. In an interview at the Australian Open, Riba once said that although Zheng Qinwen is a high-ranking QUEEN in the eyes of outsiders, in his eyes, she is always the "child" who needs to learn and grow.
Their collaboration has not been without its challenges. In the first half of last year, Zheng Qinwen encountered a lot of difficulties in her tennis career, so much so that she had to temporarily end her cooperation with Riba and switch to a team with Grand Slam champion coach Fisette. And Riba didn't sit idle, joining another tennis player, Gauff, and helping her win last year's US Open.
But shortly after the end of last year's U.S. Open, Fassett abruptly and unilaterally terminated the cooperation, and Zheng Qinwen had to face the rest of the Asian season alone. At the same time, Riba also ended his cooperation with Gauff for family reasons. It was at this moment that the fates of Zheng Qinwen and Riba converged again, and they decided to work together again.
From coaching Gauff at last year's US Open to coaching Zheng Qinwen at this year's Australian Open, Riba's students have won 13 consecutive Grand Slam matches. Although the low-key champion coach has not had much exposure, he has been silently supporting Zheng Qinwen behind his back.
Behind Zheng Qinwen is the silent dedication and long-term efforts of her coaching team. Pere Riba in particular, he is not only a coach, but more of a friend and mentor. At every important moment in Zheng's career, Riba was there, using his experience and wisdom to help her overcome challenges.
However, Zheng Qinwen and Riba's road to cooperation has not always been so smooth. Once, Zheng Qinwen felt that he needed to change his coach to seek a breakthrough. In the first half of last year, she ended her collaboration with Riba and began a new journey with Fasset. However, this new collaboration didn't last long. Fasseter's abrupt default put Zheng Qinwen in trouble during the Asian season.
At the same time, Riba is also experiencing challenges of his own. He ended his collaboration with Gauff for family reasons. But fate always seems to have a wonderful arrangement, and soon after, he and Zheng Qinwen reunited. This reunion is not just a simple reunion, but a new start in their careers.
After re-working together, Zheng Qinwen's performance has improved significantly. Her every swing on the court shows her determination and strength. Riba, on the other hand, has been silently observing from the sidelines, giving guidance and support.
Since last year's US Open, Riba has helped Gauff win the title, and now, he has helped Zheng Qinwen reach the Australian Open final. This unobtrusive coach has actually achieved a lot in the tennis world.
In the end, Zheng Qinwen defeated the dark horse Yastremska in the semifinals of the Australian Open with two excellent scores of 6-4 and reached the Australian Open final for the first time. Her achievement is not only a personal glory, but also the pride of the Chinese tennis world. Her success is reminiscent of Li Na's legacy on the tennis court. Zheng Qinwen's story is a story of perseverance and unremitting pursuit.
Throughout the Australian Open women's singles semifinals, Zheng Qinwen showed amazing perseverance and skill. Every confrontation, every return, shows her unparalleled competitive state. For Zheng, this is not only a competition, but also an important leap forward in her career. From last year's setback to standing on the stage of the Australian Open final today, her growth and progress is evident.
Behind Zheng Qinwen is not only the professional guidance of coach Riba, but also her own unremitting efforts and love for tennis. Every swing of her racket is a perfect interpretation of the spirit of tennis. Zheng Qinwen's story is not only a story of victory for an athlete, but also a story of perseverance, love and constant pursuit of progress.
In this crucial semi-final, Zheng Qinwen faced not only a strong opponent, but also an inner challenge. With her strong will and excellent technique, she overcame all the difficulties in the competition and finally won the victory. The victory not only earned her a chance to reach the final, but also won honor for the Chinese tennis community.
Zheng Qinwen's success is a reflection of her personal talent and hard work, and it is also the result of her tacit cooperation with the coaching team. From her upbringing, we can see that success is never accidental, but the result of accumulated hard work and unremitting pursuit.