The excitement was palpable in Guangzhou this weekend as China clinched a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs! 🇨🇳🎉
After a strong start on the first day, taking a 2-0 lead, Team China faced fierce resistance from Belgium on Sunday. In the opening match of the day, Wang Xiyu battled hard but fell to Sofia Costoulas with a double 7-5 scoreline. 🎾
With the overall score at 2-1, the pressure was on. Wei Sijia stepped onto the court against Hanne Vandewinkel but couldn't find her rhythm, losing 6-3, 6-3. Suddenly, the teams were tied at 2-2, and it all came down to the final doubles match! 😱
Enter Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu, making their tournament debut. The dynamic duo faced Costoulas and Vandewinkel in a match that had everyone on the edge of their seats. With powerful serves and slick volleys, Guo and Jiang secured a thrilling 7-6, 6-3 victory, sealing China's spot in next year's Finals qualification! 🏆🥳
What a weekend for Chinese tennis! This epic win not only showcases the team's talent but also ignites excitement for what's to come. Stay tuned, tennis fans—we can't wait to see what happens next! 💪🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
