The prestigious China Open, scheduled from September 23rd to October 6th in Beijing, is set to host a remarkable lineup of tennis elites. Among the stars are 16 Grand Slam champions, including the current world number one players in both men's and women's singles, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.
Adding to the excitement is China's latest tennis sensation, Zheng Qinwen, fresh off her historic Olympic gold at the Paris Games. She will lead the charge for host nation players, supported by teammates Zhang Zhizhen, who secured a silver medal in mixed doubles alongside Wang Xinyu. Other notable Chinese talents such as Yuan Yue, Wang Xiyu, Wang Yafan, Zhang Shuai, Wang Qiang, Shang Juncheng, and Bu Yunchaokete will also grace the courts, showcasing the nation's growing prowess in the sport.
In the men's division, six of the top 10 players globally have secured direct entry into the tournament. Last year's semifinalists, including top seed Jannik Sinner, world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Grigor Dimitrov, will compete, promising high-stakes matches and intense competition.
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Excitement builds as China Open welcomes tennis elite to Beijing
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