News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese tennis players made a strong start in the doubles events at the Australian Open, with four pairs advancing to the second round in Melbourne. Their performances highlight China’s growing presence in international tennis.
China’s Xu Si stunned world No. 1 Judd Trump with a 6-4 victory at the WST International Championship in Nanjing, highlighting the rising prominence of Chinese players in snooker.
Xiao Guodong of China wins his first career ranking title by defeating Si Jiahui 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final, marking a historic all-Chinese face-off in snooker.
Five Chinese players, including Lin Shidong and Ma Long, have advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, thrilling fans with their outstanding performances.
Six Chinese players advanced in the women’s singles first round at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, showcasing their dominance in table tennis.
Four Chinese players—Zhang Zhizhen, Shang Juncheng, Bu Yunchaokete, and Zhou Yi—are set to compete in the men’s singles at the China Open in Beijing, with Shang and Bu facing off in the first round.
Chinese badminton stars Shi Yuqi, Wang Zhiyi, and doubles pairs triumph in their opening matches at the China Open in Changzhou, energizing home fans and setting a promising tone for the tournament.
Chinese table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu advanced at the WTT Champions Macao, with impressive victories showcasing China’s dominance in the sport.
USTA CEO Lewis Sherr praises CMG’s U.S. Open broadcasting and seeks a long-term partnership to promote tennis in China.
Anticipation soars as the China Open prepares to welcome the world’s top tennis stars, including 16 Grand Slam champions and China’s own Zheng Qinwen, to Beijing from September 23rd to October 6th.
Several top Chinese table tennis stars, including Ma Long and Wang Manyu, faced unexpected defeats in the round of 32 at the WTT 2024 Saudi Smash, marking a day of surprising upsets in the tournament.