Chinese tennis star Zhang Shuai and Russian partner Ekaterina Alexandrova kicked off their Wimbledon women's doubles campaign with a decisive 7-5, 6-2 victory over Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok and Yuliia Starodubtseva. The dynamic duo secured their spot in the last 32 with a mix of precision and teamwork, converting five break points to dominate the match. 🏆
Zhang, 36, praised Alexandrova's versatility: "She's an excellent singles player with all-around skills. We clicked perfectly today—hopefully, this is just the start!" The pair, who've collaborated multiple times before, are now eyeing deeper progress in the tournament.
Meanwhile, China's Wang Xinyu and Zheng Saisai saw their Wimbledon journey end early, though details of their match remain undisclosed. Fans are already speculating whether this signals a shift in China's doubles strategy. 🤔
