3-6, 2-6! Zheng Qinwen failed to win the championship and rewrote two major records, and Sabalenka defended his title with 14 consecutive wins
The women's singles final of the Australian Open ended on 27 January, with the spotlight on China's Zheng Qinwen and Belarusian Sabalenka, a first-time Grand Slam finalist. Although the result was not ideal, Zheng Qinwen's courage and strength in the match, as well as her breakthroughs, injected new vitality into Chinese tennis.
Zheng Qinwen, the leading figure of Chinese women's tennis, is remarkable for her talent and speed of progress. She was voted Newcomer of the Year on her WTA debut, and last year she won two tournament titles, won the Asian Games women's singles gold medal and reached the quarterfinals at the US Open, setting off her best Grand Slam record. After entering the new season, Zheng Qinwen led the Chinese team to perform well in the United Cup, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals with 2 wins and 1 loss in singles, and then made great progress in the Australian Open.
However, in the Women's Singles final, Zheng Qinwen faced the tournament's No. 2 seed Sabalenka, who had a sharp serve and a fierce forehand, but failed to create a miracle and eventually lost to her opponent 3-6, 2-6. In the whole match, Zheng Qinwen failed to complete a break service, and although he saved four championship points in the second set, he was still unable to fight back. Despite the regret of losing the championship, Zheng Qinwen's performance is still eye-catching.
It is worth noting that Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open women's singles title for two consecutive years with a record of 14 consecutive wins. She defeated all her opponents with a powerful serve and ferocious forehand to show what it takes to defend the title.
Zheng Qinwen was defeated, but her performance at the Australian Open set two new records for Chinese tennis: she became the youngest Chinese player to reach the Australian Open and Grand Slam finals, and she also reached No. 7 in the world rankings for the first time, successfully entering the top 10, achieving a new peak in her career.
For Chinese tennis, the rise of Zheng Qinwen is undoubtedly a big positive. She is not only an outstanding player, but also a leading figure in women's tennis in China, bringing confidence and motivation to the entire team. In the match, she showed excellent serve and forehand skills, which won more respect for the Chinese women's tennis team on the international stage.
It is worth mentioning that the rise of Zheng Qinwen also reminds people of Li Na's glorious moments. Li Na used to be the representative of Chinese tennis, and now the rise of Zheng Qinwen has opened a glimpse of more possibilities for Chinese women's tennis. She became the second Chinese player in the Australian Open final, making history for Chinese tennis again.
Zheng Qinwen has a promising future, and her performance makes people full of confidence in the future of China's women's tennis. Her strength, perseverance and fighting spirit in the competition are all impressive. At only 21 years old, she is already the first sister in the Chinese tennis world, and her future will be a journey full of possibilities and challenges.
The latest battle report!3-6, Zheng Qinwen played unfavorably in the final, falling behind the opponent, and Li Na cheered on the spot
On January 27, the women's singles final of the Australian Open was in full swing, and China's No. 1 sister Zheng Qinwen and defending champion Sabalenka had an exciting showdown. This battle is full of highlights, not only a sporting event, but also a new chapter in Chinese tennis.
In the first set, Zheng went all out, but she looked a little helpless in front of Sabalenka's strong serve. The first set ended up losing 3-6, giving the defending champion an early lead. However, on the sidelines, the figure of the legendary superstar Li Na stood out as a standout. Li Na won her second Grand Slam title at the 2014 Australian Open, and now, cheering on Zheng Qinwen and cheering for her Hubei compatriots, she injected more emotion into the match.
Li Na's presence also made the whole game full of emotional elements of inheritance and relay. Ten years ago, Li Na won the Australian Open and became the representative of Chinese tennis, and now, at just 21 years old, Zheng Qinwen has once again pushed Chinese women's tennis to new heights, reaching a record Australian Open women's singles final.
In the latest rankings, Zheng Qinwen managed to reach No. 7, which marks a new high in her career. However, it is interesting to note that she did not meet any seeded players on her way to the final, which makes one wonder if there is some element of luck. However, in any case, Zheng Qinwen's performance has already made people look forward to the future of Chinese women's tennis.
Facing defending champion Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen's challenge is huge. Sabalenka is on a 13-match winning streak at the Australian Open, and her dominance can be described as strong, especially on her serve and forehand. Zheng Qinwen and Sabalenka met once at the US Open last year, losing 0-2, and today, she has a revenge battle.
The match began with a fierce first set, with Sabalenka coming in strong and breaking back-to-back to take a 2-0 lead. In the third game, Zheng Qinwen led 40-0, but missed a break point and unfortunately lost and failed to break back. However, China's No. 1 sister played ace many times in her personal service game, frequently served and scored, resisted stubbornly, and when the battle reached 2-5, she struggled to hold serve in the predicament of falling behind 0-40 in the 8th game, chasing the score to 3-5. However, in the ninth game, Sabalenka's serve was still unresolved, and Zheng Qinwen lost the first set 3-6.
Despite the loss in the first set, Zheng Qinwen's performance in the match was impressive. In this high-profile revenge match, she showed excellent serve and forehand skills, fully demonstrating her strength as China's No. 1 sister. And Li Na's presence added a lot to this game, and her experience and support also gave Zheng Qinwen more confidence in the arena.
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