China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown at the Australian Open, where she could face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year’s final. The 21-year-old Olympic gold medalist spoke to reporters Friday about her preparations, strategy, and the thrill of competing at Melbourne Park.
\"Every match teaches you something,\" said Zheng, who fell to the Belarusian powerhouse 6-3, 6-2 in the 2023 final. This year, the two are drawn in the same half of the tournament alongside US Open champion Coco Gauff, setting up a potential blockbuster clash early in the Grand Slam.
Zheng, currently ranked No. 5 globally, emphasized her focus on mental resilience: \"Pressure is part of the game. I’m here to play my best tennis and make every point count.\" With her explosive baseline game and improved serve, fans are calling this the ultimate underdog-meets-Goliath storyline.
The tournament kicks off Sunday, and all eyes will be on whether Zheng can flip the script and bring home China’s first Australian Open singles title since Li Na’s historic 2014 win.
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