In a historic moment for Chinese wheelchair tennis, Wang Ziying and Li Xiaohui have clinched the country's first-ever Grand Slam title. The dynamic duo triumphed with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Zhu Zhenzhen of China and Japan's Manami Tanaka in the Australian Open women's wheelchair doubles final on Friday.
Li Xiaohui showcased her rising prowess, having reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne last year and advancing to the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon. Wang Ziying, making her Australian Open debut, followed strong performances by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in both singles and doubles last year.
The win marks a significant milestone for wheelchair tennis in China, highlighting the athletes' dedication and the growing support for adaptive sports. Meanwhile, Zhu Zhenzhen faces another narrow defeat at Melbourne Park, marking her fourth doubles runner-up finish and adding to her three-time singles runner-up streak at the French Open. Manami Tanaka, although achieving multiple semifinal appearances in Australia, secured her first major title with this final appearance.
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Wang & Li win China's first Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis
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