News & Insights Across Asia
China’s Wang Xiyu, Zhang Shuai, and Wang Yafan were eliminated in the second round of the Australian Open women’s singles, marking a full exit of Chinese players from the singles competition in Melbourne.
Chinese female tennis players Wang Xiyu and Wang Yafan advanced impressively in the Australian Open first round, while male players Zhang Zhizhen and Shang Juncheng faced early exits.
China’s Zhang Shuai, Yuan Yue, and Wang Xiyu advance to the second round of the WTA Guangzhou Open with impressive victories.
Yuan Yue progresses to the second round of the Ningbo Open after defeating Ajla Tomljanovic, while Wang Xiyu is eliminated by Paula Badosa in a thrilling three-set match.
China’s Wang Xiyu delivered a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory over Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of the Ningbo Open, advancing confidently to the second round of the WTA 500 event.
Chinese tennis players Zhang Shuai and Wang Xiyu were eliminated in the first round of the Wuhan Open, with Zhang losing to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th meeting, possibly closing their storied rivalry. Iga Swiatek advanced to face China’s Wang Xiyu in the next round.
China’s Shang Juncheng and Wang Xiyu advance to the Madrid Open second round after grueling matches, showcasing the rising talent in Chinese tennis.