Breaking barriers and making history! 🇨🇳 China's dynamic duo Wang Ziying and Li Xiaohui clinched the country's first-ever Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis at the Australian Open.
On a thrilling Friday, Wang and Li powered through to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow Chinese player Zhu Zhenzhen and Japan's Manami Tanaka in the women's wheelchair doubles final. 🎾
Li Xiaohui, who reached the doubles quarterfinals in Melbourne last year, continued her upward trajectory after making it to the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon. For Wang Ziying, this Australian Open was her debut, following an impressive run to the Wimbledon semifinals in both singles and doubles last year.
For Zhu Zhenzhen, the finals have been a stage of near misses. This marks her fourth doubles runner-up finish at Melbourne Park. She's also come close in singles, being a three-time runner-up at the French Open. As for Manami Tanaka, despite her strong showings as a semifinalist in singles and twice in doubles in Australia, a major title still eludes her.
This monumental win not only sets a new milestone for China in wheelchair tennis but also inspires countless fans and aspiring athletes across Asia and the world. 🌏
Here's to Wang and Li – smashing records and serving up inspiration! 🏆✨
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Wang & Li win China's first Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis
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