Get ready, tennis fans! 🎾 A phenomenal squad of 11 players from the Chinese mainland is gearing up to make waves at the U.S. Open starting on August 26 at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City. 🗽
Leading the charge in the men's singles are Zhang Zhizhen and Shang Juncheng. Zhang has been on fire this year, blazing through the first rounds of all three Grand Slams, including a stellar run to the third round at the French Open. He also progressed to the third round at the U.S. Open in 2023 and is hungry for more! 🔥
Shang is no stranger to the big stage either. He competed in the previous three Grand Slams in 2024, dazzling us all by reaching the third round at the Australian Open. Now, he's set to make his U.S. Open debut, and we can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve! 💫
On the women's side, we've got a powerhouse lineup that's sure to bring the heat! 🔥 The nine superstars from the Chinese mainland hitting the courts are Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xinyu, Zhu Lin, Wang Yafan, Wang Xiyu, Zheng Saisai, Wang Qiang, Zhang Shuai, and Yuan Yue. With talent like this, the competition better watch out! 💪
This U.S. Open is shaping up to be an epic showdown, and we're all here for it! Grab your popcorn, folks—it's game time! 🍿🎾
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11 Chinese tennis players to compete in singles events at U.S. Open
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