Beijing’s National Tennis Center was buzzing as the roof of the Diamond Court slid open, revealing a spectacular start to the China Open! 🎾🌟 Thousands of fans cheered, setting the stage for a ceremony that blended Olympic glory with modern flair.
First up, the legendary duo of Li Ting and Sun Tiantian—2004 Athens Olympics women’s doubles champions—teamed up with Grand Slam winners Zheng Jie and Yan Zi for a historic exhibition match. Their serves and volleys brought back golden moments that had the crowd on its feet. 🏆
Next, four of today’s top Chinese stars—Zhang Shuai, Wang Xinyu, Buyunchaokete, and Shang Juncheng—showcased their skills in a high-energy mixed doubles face-off. With powerful baseline rallies and slick net play, they proved the torch has been passed to a new generation of champions.
To cap it all off, 2024 Paris Olympics women’s singles champion Zheng Qinwen joined a group of rising talents at center court. Together they raised their rackets to signal the official start of the tournament. Let the matches begin!
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