Gao Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen served up a masterclass as China swept Brazil 3-0 in their United Cup debut! 🌟 Despite losing star player Zheng Qinwen (World No. 5) to pre-tournament rest, the underdog duo turned Perth's RAC Arena into their playground.
Gao’s match was pure drama 🎭: battling cramps, a medical timeout, and a *three-hour, 22-minute* marathon against 17th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia. \"My brain was empty, my whole body cramping,\" laughed Gao after her career-defining win. \"I just pushed myself!\" 💪
Meanwhile, Zhang Zhizhen kept it cool 😎 with a near-flawless performance, sealing China’s victory before the mixed doubles even began. Talk about teamwork goals! 🙌
With this win, China’s United Cup journey starts strong – proving they’re a force even without their top star. Next stop: #AustralianOpen prep! 🇨🇳🎾
