Chinese tennis players kicked off the Australian Open doubles events with a bang, as four pairs powered through the first round in Melbourne! 🌏✨ From thrilling comebacks to dominant wins, here’s the lowdown on their standout performances.
Yuan Yue and Russian partner Ekaterina Alexandrova blitzed their opponents 6-2, 6-1 in women’s doubles, thanks to their laser-focused serves and killer teamwork. “Consistency is key!” 🎯 could be their motto after this swift victory.
Meanwhile, Wang Xinyu and Zheng Saisai faced off against compatriot Wang Xiyu and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. After a nail-biting seesaw match, the duo pulled off a dramatic comeback in the decider, clinching the win 7-5. Talk about nerves of steel! 💪
Guo Hanyu and Russia’s Alexandra Panova kept their hot streak alive, defeating an Australian pair 6-4, 7-6. Guo’s now made the second round two years running—proving she’s one to watch! 👀
Men’s doubles saw Zhang Zhizhen team up with the Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac for a smooth 7-5, 6-4 win. With this momentum, could a deep tournament run be on the cards? 🏆
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Chinese players start well in doubles events at Australian Open
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