Chinese tennis fans erupted in joy as three local favorites—Zhang Shuai, Yuan Yue, and Wang Xiyu—stormed into the second round of the WTA Guangzhou Open this week! 🌟
Veteran Zhang’s Comeback Spark
Wildcard entry Zhang Shuai (World No. 237) proved she’s still got the magic, crushing Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-1 in under an hour! The two-time Guangzhou champ (2013, 2017) and Grand Slam doubles legend now faces American Bernarda Pera. Can she reclaim her throne? 👑
Top Seed Yuan Stays Cool Under Pressure
Third seed Yuan Yue (World No. 44), China’s highest-ranked player at the event, edged past Greet Minnen 7-6, 6-1. Next up: a showdown with Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Will Yuan’s momentum carry her deeper into the tournament? 🚀
Wang’s Dominant Streak Continues
Former junior World No. 1 Wang Xiyu (ranked 99th) blasted past Arantxa Rus in straight sets, setting up an all-Chinese clash with Wei Sijia. After her breakthrough WTA title last year, could this be her year? 🏆
