Today's match report: After the first day of compe...

Center Court】
In the first match, [Guo Hanyu fought a tough three-set battle and narrowly defeated Kournieva, with a thrilling comeback in the tie-break of the deciding set]
In the first round of the women's singles main draw at the Jiangxi Tennis Open, Chinese golden girl Guo Hanyu faced off against 18-year-old up-and-comer Alina KORNEEVA in a three-set match that lasted for 2 hours and 12 minutes. Ultimately, Guo Hanyu fought back from a set-point deficit in the deciding set, securing a tough 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) victory and advancing to the next round.
In the first set, Korneva took the initiative with her powerful serve, and Guo Hanyu lost the first set 3-6. In the second set, Guo Hanyu adjusted her tactics in time and tied the score at 6-6. In the deciding set, both players engaged in a battle of break points. After a tie-break, Guo Hanyu, who was trailing 4-6, scored four straight points and ultimately won the tie-break 8-6.
In the second match, [Putintseva easily defeated her opponent in straight sets and advanced to the second round of the singles]
In the first-round focal match of the singles at this year's Jiangsu Open, the tournament favorite Yulia PUTINTSEVA faced Victoria JIMENEZ KASINTSEVA. After a one-hour and 20-minute contest, PUTINTSEVA easily won 6-3, 6-1 and smoothly advanced to the second round of the singles.
In the first set, Putilova broke first with her stable performance, taking an early lead at 6-3. Entering the second set, she continued her good form, playing solidly, with a first serve success rate of 80% and breaking her opponent's serve consecutively. She excelled in grasping key points, achieving a 100% conversion rate on break points, and ultimately securing the victory at 6-1.
The third match: [Shi Han/Yao Xinxin advanced with a strong performance, winning the doubles match in straight sets against Germany]
In a Chinese derby match in the round of 16 of the women's doubles, the Chinese pair Shi Han/Yao Xinxin, who competed with wild cards, demonstrated their strong strength, defeating their compatriots Bai Zhuoxuan/Huang Yujia 6-1, 6-3 in straight sets and advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals.
In this match, the combination of Shi Han and Yao Xinxin took the initiative from the start. In the first set, they easily won 6-1 after breaking consecutively, thanks to their impressive first serve success rate of 76%. Although their opponents made a comeback in the second set, Shi Han and Yao Xinxin maintained their stable performance and were better at grasping key points, ultimately securing the victory with a 6-3 score.
Technical statistics showed that Shi Han/Yao Xinxin performed exceptionally well in the serve segment, with a first serve success rate of 72% and a serve hold rate of 100%. In terms of receiving, they also achieved a scoring rate of 46%, completely suppressing their opponents. Although the Bai Zhuoxuan/Huang Yujia combination fought hard, they were slightly lacking in seizing break point opportunities and failed to achieve a single break.
With this victory, Shi Han and Yao Xinxin have successfully advanced to the doubles quarterfinals and will continue to showcase the strength of Chinese tennis in front of the home crowd.
The fourth match [Tears shed on the home court! Zheng Wu wins the first set against Starodubtseva with a comeback in two tie-breaks]
Today's final match ushered in a pivotal showdown between Chinese player Zheng Wushuang and Yulia Starodubtseva. In the first set, Zheng Wushuang suffered a break at the start and fell into a passive situation due to frequent mistakes. However, she quickly adjusted her mindset and gradually turned the tables with her tenacious perseverance. However, Starodubtseva's forehand advantage became apparent, and the score quickly reached a 3-3 tie. Ultimately, Zheng Wushuang sealed the victory with a crucial break, securing a 6-3 victory in the first set and laying a solid foundation for the entire match.
In the second set, Stalodubceva scored several points with her diagonal shots to regain her form, pulling the score to 6-6 in a tie. The crucial tie-break began, and finally, Zheng Wushuang won the match at the fourth match point! She successfully advanced to the second round with a 2-0 record, achieving a new breakthrough in her career. At the post-match press conference, Zheng Wushuang said, "It's not easy to achieve such a victory in my hometown. I'm grateful for the support of the local people, which gave me strength."
【C1】
In the first match, [Bondal broke serve three times and maintained a strong serve, easily defeating Wei Sijia 2-0 in straight sets and advancing]
In the first round of the singles main draw at this year's Jiangsu Open, Chinese player Wei Sijia faced Anna BONDAR. The two had previously faced off in a fierce match at the WTA125 Jinan stop this season, with BONDAR defeating Wei Sijia 6-1, 7-5.
In the first set, Bondal was in a hot state, taking the lead with a 2-0 score at the beginning. With her flexible footwork and forehand attack, she successfully broke her opponent's serve three times. Wei Sijia, on the other hand, struggled with double faults and out-of-bounds errors, failing to break through Bondal's defense. Bondal won the first set with a score of 6-2.
In the second set, Bondal followed up the victory and continued the strong rhythm of the previous set, taking control of the offensive initiative. Despite Wei Sijia's efforts to adjust, she could not fend off Bondal's attacks and was frequently put on the back foot. Ultimately, Bondal advanced to the second round with a convincing 2-0 score.
The second match: [Kudmetova withdrew due to injury, while Korpacz advanced to the second round]
Tamara KORPATSCH faced off against fourth-seeded Polina KUDERMETOVA.
In the first game of the first set, both players were locked in a stalemate with multiple shots exchanged. Kudermetova attempted to combine long and short shots but made frequent mistakes, allowing Korpachi to take the lead. In the second game, Kudermetova hit several shots into the net, and Korpachi won another game. In the third game, Kudermetova committed a double fault and subsequently withdrew from the match due to injury, allowing Korpachi to advance to the next round.
The third match: [Seidel defeated Rakotomanga in straight sets, demonstrating a stable competitive form]
The confrontation between Ella SEIDEL and Tiantsoa RAKOTOMANGA RAJAONAH unfolded in the outfield,
In the first set, Rakotomanja lost points multiple times due to out-of-bounds and double faults, while Seidel, with his more delicate technique, seized two set points in the crucial tenth game and successfully won the first set.
Entering the second set, Seidel showed more aggression in the crucial games. Leveraging his advantage of three break points in the third game and a crucial point in the ninth game, he ultimately won the second set 6-3, thereby advancing to the second round of singles in straight sets.
The fourth match: [A tough three-set battle! The international pair reverses the Chinese pair of Hou Yanan/Zhu Chenting 2-1]
In the round of 16 doubles match of this Jiangsu Tennis Open, the Chinese pair of Hou Yanan/Zhu Chenting faced off against the international pair of Ekaterina OVCHARENKO/Emily WEBLEY-SMITH in a thrilling three-set match. Ultimately, the international doubles pair emerged victorious with a 3-6, 6-2, 14-12 comeback.
In the first set, the Chinese duo of Hou Yanan/Zhu Chenting took the lead with their strong offensive and seamless coordination, winning 6-3. In the second set, the international duo of Yekaterina Ovcharenko/Emily Wilburley Smith adjusted their tactics in time and, through key point grasp and tactical execution, tied the score at 6-6. In the deciding set, both teams were locked in a long and tense tug-of-war, with each point being fiercely contested. Ultimately, the international duo, relying on their tenacious resilience and ability to handle key points, managed to win 14-12 and advanced with a 2-1 comeback.
【C2】
The first match: [A tough victory, Salikova advances to the second round]
In the first round of the singles main draw, two 21-year-old rising stars, Dominika SALKOVA and Aliona FALEI, met.
In the first set, both players showed good competitive form, and the match progressed all the way to a tie-break. Eventually, Sarkova broke out and won 7-2 in the tie-break, securing a tough victory in the first set.
In the second set, influenced by his mentality, Falei made frequent mistakes in his serve and fell into a disadvantage at the beginning. Sarkova, on the other hand, relied on her more stable performance, more flexible movement, and aggressive strategies to win the second set 7-5. She successfully advanced to the second round with a 2-0 lead.
The second match: [The 8th seed advances easily, with Zaharova defeating Shibahara Ena]
In the first round of the singles main draw, Japanese player Ena SHIBAHARA faced off against the tournament's 8th seed, Anastasia ZAKHAROVA.
In the first set, although Zakharova gained some advantage with her more aggressive net interception, Shibahara Ena kept the score close by continuously hitting groundstrokes from the baseline. It wasn't until the tenth game that Zakharova capitalized on Shibahara Ena's consecutive receiving errors, expanding her lead and winning the first set 6-4.
In the second set, Zakharova followed up her victory with more flexible tactical changes to continuously widen the gap in scores, securing a 6-1 victory and a 2-0 lead in the singles second round.
The third match: [The "Double Li" combination narrowly lost to the third-seeded team, stopping at the last 16 in doubles]
The final match on Court C2 featured the tournament's third-seeded pair, Quinn GLEASON/Elena PRIDANKINA, against the "Double Li" duo of Li Yuwen/Li Zongyu.
In the first set, Li Yuyun/Li Zongyu posed a continuous threat to the international pair with their more skilled coordination and agile movement. Despite being behind at one point, they kept the score close with their tenacious fighting spirit. In dealing with match points, Li Yuyun/Li Zongyu frequently hit the ball into the net, ultimately losing 4-6 to Gleason/Pridankina.
In the second set, Li Yuyun and Li Zongyu adjusted their playing style and established an initial advantage in the opening. However, as the match progressed, the game became tense, and both sides made double faults. Eventually, the match entered the "tie-break" stage, where Gleason and Pridankina won 7-5 with more effective net-side interception, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 lead.