Chinese Player Zheng Qinwen Advances to Second Round of Australian Open
In an exciting first-round match at the 2024 Australian Open, Chinese player Zheng Qinwen pulled off an impressive comeback to secure her spot in the second round of the women’s singles tournament. After dropping the first set to 19-year-old American player Kruger, Zheng Qinwen rallied to win the next two sets and clinch the victory with a final score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.
This marks the third consecutive year that Zheng Qinwen has advanced to the main draw of the Australian Open, showcasing her resilience and skill on the court. In the next round, she will face British player Bolt, who eliminated another Chinese player, Yuan Yue, in straight sets in the first round.
Of the seven Chinese Golden Flowers competing in the Australian Open women’s singles main draw, only Zheng Qinwen and Wang Yafan managed to make it through the first round. Wang Xinyu, Zhu Lin, Wang Xiyu, Yuan Yue, and Bai Zhuoxuan were all eliminated in their respective first-round matches.
The disappointment continued for Chinese players in the women’s doubles, as the No. 14 seeds Wang Xinyu and Mattek wasted a match point in the second set tiebreaker, ultimately falling to Garcia and Meladenovic with a score of 6-4, 6-7(6), 2-6. Meanwhile, Xu Yifan and Mihalikova also suffered a loss in the first round to the No. 8 seeds Maya and Townsend with a score of 5-7, 2-6.
Despite these early exits, Zheng Qinwen’s remarkable comeback victory provides hope and inspiration for the Chinese contingent at the Australian Open. As the tournament progresses, fans will be eagerly watching to see if she can continue her success on the court.