Get ready, tennis fans! 
China's rising star Zheng Qinwen is kicking off her U.S. Open journey with a thrilling first-round match against America's own Amanda Anisimova on August 26. This showdown is set to light up New York City! 
Zheng, fresh off her golden triumph at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris 
, hasn't had much time to catch her breath—especially after battling the flu during the Cincinnati Open. Despite these challenges, she's seeded No. 7 and ready to bring her A-game to the court. 
On the other side of the net, Anisimova is riding high after a stellar performance at the Canadian Open. 
She soared from No. 132 to 49th in the rankings, taking down big names like Daria Kasatkina and Aryna Sabalenka before finishing as runner-up to Jessica Pegula. At just 22, Anisimova's aggressive baseline play and powerful groundstrokes make her a formidable opponent. 
But Zheng isn't alone in representing the Chinese mainland 
at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Ten other players from the Chinese mainland are set to compete, many facing tough matches right from the start. For instance, Wang Qiang will take on No. 16 seed Liudmila Samsonova from Russia, while Wang Yafan squares off against ninth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece. 
Over in the men's singles, the excitement continues! Zhang Zhizhen faces Britain's No. 25 seed Jack Draper, Shang Juncheng goes head-to-head with Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, and Bu Yunchaokete challenges Norwegian No. 8 seed Casper Ruud. 
This year's U.S. Open promises high drama and unforgettable moments. Will Zheng conquer the challenge and continue her impressive run? Stay tuned to find out! 
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Zheng Qinwen to begin U.S. Open with tough challenge from Anisimova
cgtn.com
