Today's match report | First round upset: Bai Zhuo...

【Center Court】
"In the first match, Zhu Lin withdrew due to injury, allowing Pax to advance to the second round."
On the second day of the Jiangsu Open main draw, the Central Stadium hosted the match between the tournament's third seed, Alycia PARKS, and Chinese golden flower Zhu Lin.
In the first set, Pax scored multiple points with her powerful serves, establishing an advantage early on. Facing the high-pressure attack, Zhu Lin responded with baseline defense and once took the lead with her steady moon ball. However, it was clear that the third-seeded Pax was in better form, hitting multiple aces and putting Zhu Lin on the back foot. She lost the first set 3-6.
In the second set, Pax maintained her fast attack in serving and continued to lead. When the match reached the third game, Zhu Lin called for medical assistance and subsequently chose to withdraw, thus regretfully ending her journey in the first round.
The second match: [The defending champion secures its first victory, gaining strong momentum]
In the second match at the central court, Japanese player Rina Saigo faced off against the defending champion and renowned Swiss player Viktorija Golubic. Golubic defeated Saigo 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the second round. In the first set, Saigo, who got into the groove earlier, posed a significant challenge to Golubic. However, it was clear that the defending champion Golubic was the better player. She successfully broke the deadlock with her flexible backhand slice, taking control of the match rhythm and eventually winning the first set 6-2.
In the second set, Nishihara Rina showed some restraint against Golubic's backhand, and after being down 5-2, she fought back to win two consecutive games, coming close to leveling the score. Unfortunately, her lack of experience in handling crucial points cost her in the deciding set, where she ultimately lost. In the end, defending champion Golubic won the second set 6-4 and advanced with a 2-0 lead in the overall match.
The third match: "Lucky Double" - Pridankina advances to the second round of both singles and doubles
In the third match at the Central Court, Elena PRIDANKINA, playing as a lucky loser in the main draw, staged a stunning comeback. After a grueling 2 hours and 45 minutes, she narrowly defeated Chinese golden flower Yuan Yue with scores of 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(5), successfully advancing to the last 16 of the singles.
In the first set, Pridankina showed the resilience of a lucky loser, breaking Yuan Yue's two serve games in a row and taking the lead with a 6-2 score.
In the second set, Yuan Yue took the lead early on, breaking her opponent's serve and regaining a set at 6-3.
In the deciding set, Yuan Yue failed to seize the opportunity in her serve and was forced into a tie-break by her opponent. In the tie-break, the scores of both sides alternated until it was tied at 5-5. At the critical moment, Pridankina secured two consecutive points to clinch the set, advancing to the second round with a 2-1 lead.
The fourth match: [Top seed surprisingly eliminated, Bai Zhuoxuan advances to the round of 16]
In the final match at the central court, Chinese player Bai Zhuoxuan performed exceptionally well, defeating the top-seeded player Li Jini with a straight-set victory of 6-3, 6-1, and advancing to the last 16 of the singles.
In the first set, Bai Zhuoxuan took the lead in breaking her opponent's serve in the third game and secured the first set with a stable baseline performance, winning 6-3. Entering the second set, she continued her hot hand, breaking her opponent's serve consecutively and finally clinching the victory with a 6-1 score, completing the entire match in just one hour and eight minutes.
According to technical statistics, Bai Zhuoxuan performed comprehensively in this match, with a first serve success rate of up to 65%. She was particularly excellent in seizing break point opportunities, successfully converting 4 out of 6 break points. In contrast, although the top seed Li Jini converted both of her two break points, her overall serving performance was poor, with a second serve success rate of only 31% and a hold rate as low as 33%, which became the main reason for her defeat.
As a non-seeded player, Bai Zhuoxuan proved her strength with a brilliant victory. She performed impressively in the service game, achieving a service game winning percentage of 53%, completely suppressing the top-seeded player's performance. This victory not only allowed her to advance to the last 16, but also showcased the impact of the new generation of Chinese players.
【C1】
"In the first match, [Blinkova won two sets in a row and advanced through the first round of the main draw]"
In the first round of the second day of the main competition, Anna BLINKOVA faced her opponent Chloe PAQUET
In the first set, Paikui took the lead temporarily with her forehand advantage and several aces. Blinkova fell into a passive position due to her frequent out-of-bounds shots, but later regained her form and played aggressively in the break point game, successfully turning the score around to 3-2. She eventually won the first set 6-4.
In the second set, Brinkova followed up her victory by applying pressure on the net with her agile footwork, relying on her ultra-high serve-save rate of 80% to dominate the situation. Meanwhile, Paikui's form declined, and her mistakes increased. Ultimately, Brinkova won the second set 6-4, taking the match 2-0.
The second match: [Cocharello takes the lead, Osorio regretfully withdraws]
Camila Osorio (ranked 80) once again faced her old rival Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ranked 89).
In the first set, Cochietto employed a deep-court pressure tactic at the baseline, continuously using drop shots to drain his opponent's energy. Osorio made frequent double faults, falling into a disadvantage. Cochietto, on the other hand, seized the opportunities presented by his opponent's mistakes, steadily building a lead in the score. Ultimately, with a more consistent offensive performance, he secured the first set with a 6-2 victory.
In the second set, Kocharev's strength advantage became apparent as he scored consecutively through his serves to take a 3-0 lead. Meanwhile, Osorio withdrew from the match in the fourth game, thus ending his run in the first round.
The third match: [Rising Star Duel, Tagel wins Zhu Chenting in straight sets]
In the third match on the C1 court, two rising stars of the "post-07 generation", Zhu Chenting and Lilli TAGGER, engaged in a fierce competition.
In the first set, Tagel firmly controlled the pace with her one-handed backhand advantage and precise angled shots, taking a strong lead. Zhu Chenting tried to catch up by suppressing the placement of the ball and hitting three aces, but unfortunately made frequent mistakes. Tagel easily won the first set 6-2.
In the second set, Tagel continued his strong momentum, swiftly taking control of the situation with two sharp aces and fierce attacking tactics, widening the lead to 4-1. Zhu Chenting's form remained inconsistent, failing to respond promptly to her opponent's attacks and frequently losing ground at the baseline. Tagel ultimately won the set comfortably 6-1 and progressed successfully.
The fourth set [Tough battle in the deciding set, Jovanovic wins with difficulty]
In the final match of the outfield, Kaja JUVAN faced Liu Jingwen. JUVAN fought back from a 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 deficit and managed to advance to the round of 16 of the main draw.
In the first set, Kaia Kanapilau seized the initiative with her trademark powerful forehand, quickly establishing a 2-0 lead. However, in the third game, she committed double faults, which were keenly capitalized on by her opponent. Liu Jingwen responded flexibly in the baseline rallies, tying the score and then taking the lead, securing the first set with a 6-3 victory.
At the start of the second set, Jovanovic displayed a markedly different competitive form compared to the first set. Her serve quality significantly improved, while Liu Jingwen's serve repeatedly missed opportunities, putting her in a passive position. Ultimately, Jovanovic secured the second set with a 6-2 victory, tying the match at 2-2.
In the decisive set, both players struggled due to physical exertion and made mistakes, keeping the score close at 5-5. In the end, Jovanovic managed to win the match with difficulty, 7-5, and advanced to the second round with a 2-1 lead.
【C2】
The first match: [The cross-border team took two consecutive victories, while Ye Qiuyu and Zheng Wu both lost with regrets]
In today's tennis doubles main draw, the Chinese pair of Ye Qiuyu/Zheng Wu competed against the international pair consisting of Alina KORNEEVA and Dominika SALKOVA.
In the first set, the Chinese pair, relying on their well-coordinated net play and precise baseline returns, once had the upper hand on the court. However, the international pair proved superior in controlling crucial points, gradually adjusting their attacking pace in the later stages, and ultimately reversing the situation to win the first set with a score of 7-5.
In the second set, the international pair continued their good form from the end of the first set, maintaining a high level of quality in both serving and receiving, as well as in net play and volleys. They completely controlled the pace of the match, and ultimately secured another victory with a lopsided score of 6-1, clinching a spot in the quarterfinals of the doubles with a 2-0 lead.
The second match: [Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan's combination advances strongly, showcasing tactical resilience in the doubles duel]
In the first round of the Jiangsu Open doubles main draw, the Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan duo defeated the Li Yingshu/Lakotomanga Rajahona pair with a score of 2-0, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals.
In the first set, the combination of Li Yingshu and Lakotomanga Rajahona attacked fiercely. Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan, on the other hand, frequently chased points through tacit cooperation and volleying at the net in crucial games. With slightly superior tactical adjustment ability, they won the first set 7-6.
In the second set, Xu Yifan's pressure at the net and Yang Zhaoxuan's baseline play formed a complementary partnership, repeatedly exploiting the opponent's defensive weaknesses through tactical variations. Her technical stability and ability to capitalize on key points became the key to victory, ultimately ending the match with a score of 6:3. She advanced with a 2:0 lead.