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China’s rising tennis star, Zheng Qinwen, may not have secured the championship at the Australian Open women’s singles final, but her remarkable performance has garnered nationwide admiration. The 21-year-old Zheng, affectionately known as Queen Wen, has climbed to 7th place in the world rankings, a significant accomplishment considering she was ranked 630th when she turned professional in 2022. Although she fell just short of her goal, Zheng’s journey to the final has inspired many and contributed to the development of tennis in China.
In response to her loss, Zheng expressed her determination to continue improving. I believe winning the championship would have fulfilled my expectations, and not achieving that indicates there is still more room for improvement, she stated during her post-match press conference. Zheng’s humility and dedication have earned her widespread praise, including recognition from China’s diplomatic mission in Australia.
The Chinese Embassy in Australia commended Zheng for showcasing the positive and forward-looking spirit of Chinese athletes. In a statement, they expressed their sincere wishes for Zheng to continue embodying courage and perseverance in sports, making new contributions to the global prominence of Chinese tennis. Zheng’s accomplishments become even more remarkable when considering that she is following in the footsteps of Chinese tennis trailblazer Li Na, who reached the top 10 and won a Grand Slam singles final.
Zheng acknowledged Li’s impact on her own career, pointing out that Li’s victories made Chinese players realize that winning Grand Slam titles was a reachable goal. With plenty of time ahead of her, Zheng hopes to work on the mental aspect of her game to achieve a breakthrough in a Grand Slam tournament.
Zheng’s success comes at a time when other Chinese players are also making their mark in the tennis world. At the Australian Open, 10 female and 2 male players from the Chinese mainland qualified for the main draw, showcasing the revitalization of Chinese tennis. Among them, Zhang Zhizhen achieved significant success by becoming the first Chinese mainland male player to reach the Grand Slam semifinals.
Looking ahead, Zhang aims to focus on singles and dreams of reaching the semifinals or quarterfinals. Additionally, his performance at the Australian Open boosted his ranking into the world’s top 50, setting new records for Chinese men’s tennis. The achievements of these young Chinese players, including Shang Juncheng and Wang Yafan, reflect the promising future of Chinese tennis on the global stage.
The Australian Open has become a favorite among Chinese tennis fans due to its proximity to the Spring Festival holidays and a small time difference with China. As the curtains are drawn on another successful tournament, the accomplishments of these talented players have reignited interest in tennis and nurtured hopes for further growth and success in Chinese tennis.
