"Wuhan is a special city for me, and coming back here after 5 years makes me feel like home!"
On October 6, at the press conference of the 2024 Wuhan Open, defending champion Sabalenka could not hide the joy of returning to the Wuhan Open. She said that she and her team members work well together and look forward to bringing out the best in her performance here.
Sabalenka
Six years ago, the 20-year-old Sabalenka defeated Estonia's Kontaveit in the final of the 2018 Wuhan Open to win the WTA Super Five Women's Singles title for the first time, and successfully defended her title a year later, kicking off a stellar career. With her love for Chinese fans and customs, she has also earned herself the nickname "Chinese daughter".
On October 6, Sabalenka shared her joy of returning to Wuhan on Weibo
Today, Sabalenka's name is engraved on the 2023 Australian Open and the 2024 Australian Open and US Open trophies. In September last year, she topped the WTA standings and became the 29th world No. 1 in women's tennis.
"I'm going to fight every point, play every game, look forward to winning the championship again and giving my fans a good game!" At the press conference, Sabalenka said excitedly.
The reporter of the Optics Valley Rong Media Center asked Sabalenka on the spot
In addition, Pegula, Krejkova and other world celebrities have also arrived in Optics Valley to express their expectations for this competition.
"I've grown into a better athlete than I did five years ago. For me, the Martial Arts Open is a new competition, and I hope to have a fresh start! Pegula, the runner-up of the new US Open, said.
Pegula
With a strong performance in this year's North American season, Pegula has risen to third in the world. From unknown to shining all over the court, she will challenge for the ultimate champion when she comes to the Wuhan Open again.
"This is my first time in Wuhan, it's a new city for me, the stadiums, the hotel and the facilities are very good, and I'm really looking forward to the upcoming races." Krejcikova said.
Krejcikova
Currently ranked No. 9 in the world, Krejcikova went all the way to Wimbledon this year to win her second career Grand Slam title, and we are looking forward to her performance at the Wuhan Open.
A few days ago, Kasatina, Kostyuk, Mertens, Shules and Sugadi and other players came to the Yangtze River Dolphin Research and Breeding Base of the Institute of Hydrobiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and had a close interaction with the baby finless porpoise, known as the "Yangtze River Giant Panda".
The high-profile Hubei girl Zheng Qinwen will attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Wuhan Open tennis tournament before the first match of the night match on October 7, and will attack the WTA year-end finals at the Wuhan Open.
Looking forward to the Wuhan Open, Zheng Qinwen said that he will restore his body and spirit to the best state and play the results he expects in the Wuhan Open.
The 2024 Wuhan Open Qualifying Tournament has come to an end
8 players advanced to the main competition
After two days of fierce competition, on the afternoon of October 6, the decisive round of the 2024 Wuhan Open Tennis Open Qualifying Tournament ended.
Buksha
Osorio
In the end, Osorio, Moe Uchijima, Buksha, Tsurenko, Bondar, Pera, as well as Mayuki Mototama and Baptiste defeated their opponents respectively and locked up eight spots in the main event.