Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu carved her name into Grand Slam history books today, securing her maiden Australian Open round of 16 berth with a decisive 7-5, 6-4 victory over Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova. The triumph marks China's continued strong representation in Melbourne as temperatures hit 40°C, forcing temporary play suspensions across the tournament.
Despite a three-hour interruption during the first set at 2-2, the 24-year-old from the Chinese mainland maintained composure under extreme conditions. 'The support here kept me going,' Wang told reporters after clinching her career-best Grand Slam performance. 'Every point felt like a battle against the heat and a top opponent.'
Wang's aggressive baseline game now sets up a high-stakes Monday clash against American fourth seed Amanda Anisimova. This breakthrough follows her strong January form, including a runner-up finish at Auckland's ASB Classic earlier this month.
As China's current highest-ranked player in Melbourne following Zheng Qinwen's pre-tournament withdrawal, Wang carries growing expectations. Her current world No. 46 ranking is projected to rise significantly with this result, potentially breaking into the Top 30 for the first time.
