China’s tennis squad delivered edge-of-your-seat drama this weekend, securing a nail-biting 3-2 victory against Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Guangzhou! After a strong start with a 2-0 lead on Day 1, the team faced tense setbacks before clinching their spot in next year’s Finals qualifiers.
Day 2 began with Wang Xiyu narrowly losing her singles match 7-5, 7-5 to Belgium’s Sofia Costoulas. The pressure mounted when Wei Sijia fell 6-3, 6-3 to Hanne Vandewinkel, leveling the overall score at 2-2. But the doubles duo Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu—making their tournament debut—stepped up big time! They dominated the final match 7-6, 6-3 against Costoulas and Vandewinkel, sealing China’s victory and sending fans into celebrations.
With this win, China advances to the 2025 Finals qualification round, proving teamwork and fresh talent can turn the tide. Who’s ready to see these athletes shine next year?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com