On Melbourne's tennis courts, 76 minutes of hard-fought battle seemed to come to an expected end. Zheng Qinwen, the challenger, reluctantly witnessed Sabalenka's victory, and the regret and tears seemed to have become the brightest star in the city's night sky. The outside world is not surprised by such a result, and the outcome of this game seems to have been predicted for a long time.
The details of the game, every serve, every return, all tell the story of the difference in strength and the psychological contest. Zheng Qinwen's loss of the first set seemed to set the tone for the match. Sabalenka's form is in full swing, every attack is accurate and sharp, and every score she scores is like telling the world how much she wants this trophy. And Zheng Qinwen, although he was confident, was powerless under Sabalenka's suppression.
Sabalenka's victory was a victory of strength and a victory of strategy. She looked so steady with every step of the circle, so lethal with every attack. Zheng Qinwen's tenacity in the second set of the service game was moving, but it could not change the final result. At the end of the game, Sabalenka's championship trophy and Zheng Qinwen's tears together told the cruelty and beauty of this game.
Zheng Qinwen's regret is not only because of the loss of the championship, but also because she failed to go further in this hard power competition. Her hard work and desire contrasted sharply with Sabalenka's strength. And the voices that compared her to the next Li Na have also become more complicated after this match.
Zheng Qinwen's path to promotion is very different from Li Na's. Li Na made it to the final in a relatively easy draw. Such a difference makes people question how much of her success depends on luck. Even so, it is undeniable that Zheng Qinwen's every step is well deserved, and every victory she has won is a proof of her strength.
The voice of the outside world may be an encouragement and a pressure for Zheng Qinwen. Li Na's success back then was not achieved overnight, but through continuous attempts and challenges. If Zheng Qinwen wants to become the next Li Na, she needs not only the chance to reach the Grand Slam final again, but also to prove her strength and tenacity on that stage.
This match is not only a contest between Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen, but also a prospect for the future. Whether Zheng Qinwen's future can be as brilliant as Li Na, we will wait and see.