2024 seasonTennisIn the group stage of the United Cup,Chinese teamushered in a series of good news. Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen's outstanding performances helpedChinese teamA 3-0 win over the Czech Republic got off to a good start. This event,Chinese teamThe first-time qualifiers consisted of Zhang Zhizhen, Zheng Qinwen, Buyun Chaokt, Sun Fajing and You Xiaodi, who were in Group E with the Czech Republic and Serbia, with the top six finishers in the group and the two best runners-up in the host country advancing to the quarterfinals. According toContest RulesThe men's singles match was played first, followed by the women's singles match, and finally the mixed doubles match, with the first team to win two matches.
Zhang Zhizhen faced world No. 31 Lehecka in the first men's singles match, and at the beginning of the match, Zhang Zhizhen took the lead to complete the break and grasp the initiative of the match. However, Lehecka came from behind and won the first set 7-5. In the second set, Zhang broke again to take a 3-0 lead, and he continued to attack and pull back the set at 6-3. In the deciding set, the duel between the two sides entered a white-hot stage, Zhang Zhizhen broke serve first and took a 2-0 lead, but Leheka won two games in a row to tie it, and the two sides continued to fight until a 3-3 draw. But Zhang Zhizhen broke serve again, led 4-3, and then maintained the advantage, won another set 6-4, and finally reversed his opponent 2-1Chinese teamContributed the first point.
In the second Women's Singles match, Zheng Qinwen faced world No. 7 and new Wimbledon champion Vondrousova. In the first set, Zheng Qinwen quickly entered the state, completed consecutive breaks, won 5 games in a row, and led 5-0. Vondrousova pulled one back in the sixth game, and then Zheng Qinwen seized the opportunity to win the set on serve to win the first set 6-1. However, in the second set, Zheng Qinwen broke serve first, but then suffered a disconnection, and Vondrousova won four games in a row to take a 4-1 lead. Zheng pulled one back in the sixth game, but a series of errors allowed Vondrousova to win two games in a row to win the set 6-2. In the deciding set, Zheng Qinwen regained his touch and quickly completed the break, winning two games in a row to lead. Although Vondrousova pulled one back in the third game, Zheng Qinwen then took full control of the match, winning four games in a row to seal the victory 6-1 and defeat her opponent 2-1Chinese teamWin the second point.
In the third mixed doubles match, Zheng Qinwen and Zhang Zhizhen played together, and the two won easily with a score of 2-0Chinese teamWonCriticalThe third point is helpChinese teamThey swept the Czech Republic 3-0 and won their first group stage.
The calculation of points and bonuses in this federation is more complicated. After beating Leheka, Zhang Zhizhen scored 35 points and successfully entered the ranks of the world's top 50, and is currently ranked 48th temporarily, with a total prize fund of 540,000 yuan. After Zheng Qinwen defeated Vondrousova, he scored 55 points and jumped to the 13th place in the world, with a total prize fund of 1.04 million yuanChinese teamThe player with the highest prize money.
Chinese tennisTeam in the 2024 seasonTennisThe United Cup group stage got off to a good start, with outstanding performances from Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng QinwenChinese teamBrought good news. Zhang Zhizhen reversed his opponent 2-1, forChinese teamContributed the first point and received 35 points and a bonus of 540,000 yuan at the same time. Zheng Qinwen defeated Vondrousova 2-1Chinese teamHe won the second point and ranked 13th in the world, with a prize fund of 1.04 million yuan. In the end, in the mixed doubles match played by Zheng Qinwen and Zhang Zhizhen, the two easily won 2-0 and helpedChinese teamThey swept the Czech Republic 3-0 and won their first group stage. This victory is not only forChinese teamIncreases morale and also reflectsChinese tennisThe sport continues to progress and develop on the international stage. I believe that in the future competitions, Chinese players will continue to work hard and win more honors for the country.