澳门六合彩官网 Roundup: Wang Xinyu, Zhang Shuai shine in 2024 China Open first round

China's Wang Xinyu and Zhang Shuai both advanced into second round while Wang Qiang exited from the opening round at the 2024 China Open.

BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu and Zhang Shuai both secured victories to advance to the next round, while Wang Qiang's campaign ended in the first round of 2024 China Open here on Wednesday.

Wang Xinyu delivered a commanding performance against Japan's Mai Hontama, winning decisively 6-1 and 6-3. "I am very happy to be back at the China Open and feel the warm support from everyone. This year, I hope to participate in the Asian season at 100%," said Wang.

Wildcard entrant Zhang Shuai ended her 24-match losing streak by defeating American player McCarteny Kessler in a nail-biting contest, finishing on 7-6(5) and 7-6(1).

"It means a lot to close my losing streak in front of such an enthusiastic crowd. Thank you to every friend here who provided me with immense energy to help me win this match," Zhang said after the game.

Zhang spoke candidly about her struggles, stating she wasn't particularly discouraged by her previous losses. "Last year, my physical condition wasn't great. Coming back to the court after six months of recovery, I focused primarily on training and playing doubles. During the North American season, I faced tough opponents in singles, and while I lost, I could see my improvement," the 35-year-old said.

"The China Open feels like home to me. I'm very grateful for the wildcard that allowed me to compete here. I'll work hard to climb back up the rankings," Zhang added.

Another Chinese player Wang Qiang faced a disappointing turn as she was upset by Alycia Parks from the United States with scores of 1-6, 6-4, and 6-2, failing to advance.

从15连胜到10连胜，骑士队悄然完成蜕变，离不开强大的阵容深度，更离不开米球王砥柱中流式的输出。这波10连胜期间，米切尔、加兰、小莫布里、阿伦、勒维尔等人个个敢打敢拼，骑士队打出了联盟第1的进攻效率（121.3）和真实命中率（62.1%），水银泻地的进攻让人佩服得五体投地！更关键的是，米切尔不再是那个热衷于单打独斗的米球王，而是懂得收敛锋芒却绝不手软的真领袖。在第一期全明星票选中，米切尔斩获了718084票，排在东部第2位，仅次于鲍尔（947444）。于情于理，米切尔都配得上一个全明星首发席位，甚至连加兰、小莫布里也值得入选全明星阵容！

Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin of the United States cruised past Ana Bogdan of Romania with a 7-5, 6-2 victory. Former top-ranked Naomi Osaka of Japan defeated Lucia Bronzetti of Italy 6-3, 6-2 to progress to the next round.

"It felt really good. I was really happy I was able to play well. I think this court really suits my game. I hope I'm able to play a couple more matches澳门六合彩官网," Osaka said.  ■