Qualifying matches concluded; Guo Hanyu secures a ...

Central Courtfirst matchIn the second round of qualifying, second-seeded Guo Hanyu and sixth-seeded Shi Han, both Chinese players, faced off in a Chinese derby. The match quickly became intense, with both players making frequent double faults and struggling to hold their serves. By the third game, Guo Hanyu broke serve, regained her rhythm, and adjusted her movement strategy, gradually increasing her lead and winning the first set 6-3.In the second set, Shi Han took a 2-0 lead at the start. However, Guo Han Yu actively adjusted, maintaining control of the match with continuous forehand attacks and launching a counterattack. Although Shi Han fought hard, Guo Han Yu eventually won six consecutive games to take the second set 6-2, ultimately securing a 2-0 victory and becoming the first qualifier to advance to the main draw at this year's Jiangnan Open.second matchIn the second round of the women's singles qualifying match, fifth-seeded Chloe Paquet defeated fourth-seeded Carol Young Suh Lee 6-1, 7-6(5), securing her place in the main draw.In the first set, Chloe Paquet completely controlled the rhythm with her signature powerful serve and precise baseline attack. Her service games were impenetrable, not only hitting several winners but also using wide angles to keep her opponent constantly on the run. Lee Young-shu struggled to find her rhythm under Chloe's strong pressure and managed to win only one game in the first set.In the second set, Li Yingshu regained her form, demonstrating strong defensive resilience, frequently engaging the opponent through agile movement and precise placement control during rallies. The match went to a tiebreak, where Chloe Paquet once again showcased her serving advantage, securing victory with two consecutive aces, winning the tiebreak 7-5.【C1 field】first actIn the second round of qualifying, the top seed Gao Xinyu faced off against her old rival Ariana Falei. The two had clashed twice in 2023, and their meeting this time sparked a fierce match.In the first set, Gao Xinyu engaged in a tense rally with her opponent, showcasing sharp diagonal counterattacks, but ultimately lost in a tiebreak 6(6)-7, falling behind in the first set.In the second set, Falei dominated with frequent forehand attacks, leading to two aces that solidified the advantage, ultimately winning 6-1 to advance to the Jiangnan Open main draw. Gao Xinyu, however, had to withdraw from the qualifying rounds due to injury.the second gameThe final match of this qualifier: third seed Elena Pridankina (PRIDANKINA,Elena) vs. Rina Saigo (SAIGO,Rina).In the first set, Rina Nishizawa was in excellent form, frequently pressuring her opponent and creating significant pressure, which lasted only 32 minutes, and she eventually won the first set 6-2.In the second set, the score between Elena Pridonkina and Rina Saito was close at the start. Elena Pridonkina made consecutive double faults on her serve, while Rina Saito capitalized on powerful returns to take control, ultimately winning the deciding set 6-3 and securing her spot in the main draw of this year's Jiangnan Open.