The Australian Open is off to an exciting start as Chinese players make a strong impression in the doubles events. ๐โจ
Yuan Yue ๐จ๐ณ teamed up with Ekaterina Alexandrova ๐ท๐บ to overpower Katarzyna Kawa ๐ต๐ฑ and Kimberley Zimmermann ๐ง๐ช with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory, securing their spot in the women's doubles second round.
In another thrilling match, the Chinese pair Wang Xinyu ๐จ๐ณ and Zheng Saisai ๐จ๐ณ faced off against Wang Xiyu ๐จ๐ณ and Yulia Putintseva ๐ฐ๐ฟ. After a back-and-forth battle, Wang Xinyu and Zheng clinched the match 7-5, showcasing their resilience and teamwork.
Adding to the excitement, Guo Hanyu ๐จ๐ณ and Alexandra Panova ๐ท๐บ continued their impressive run by defeating the home favorites Taylah Preston and Lizette Cabrera 6-4, 7-6. Guo and Panova have now extended their winning streak to five matches, marking another successful outing for Guo in the women's doubles.
On the men's side, Zhang Zhizhen ๐จ๐ณ partnered with Tomas Machac ๐จ๐ฟ to defeat Guido Andreozzi ๐ฆ๐ท and Theo Arribage ๐ซ๐ท with a score of 7-5, 6-4, advancing to the round of 32. ๐
With these stellar performances, Chinese players are setting a high bar and adding excitement to the Australian Open tournament! ๐๐พ
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Chinese players start well in doubles events at Australian Open
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