Drama unfolds for the Chinese tennis stars! Wang Xiyu finally breaks through after four tough years, while Wang Yafan's exit is the most heartbreaking.

Unlike the first day of the China Open where Zhang Shuai was the sole victor, the Chinese players showed much better results on the second day, though emotions remained mixed.

On the second day of the China Open, six Chinese stars appeared: Wang Xiyu, Guo Hanyu, Zhu Lin, Wei Sijia, Wang Yafan, and Yuan Yue. The exits of Wei Sijia and Guo Hanyu brought a subtle pain, with Wang Yafan’s loss being the most heartrending.

In the first round, Guo Hanyu faced Wang Xiyu. Regardless of the outcome, it was a cruel scenario because compatriots battling each other is always hard to watch.

Judging from their performance, both Guo Hanyu and Wang Xiyu gave their all and justified the attention on this match. From the very first set, they left sisterly bonds behind and fought fiercely, with Wang Xiyu narrowly taking the set 7-5.

The intensity only increased in the second set, making the competition even more ruthless.

After Guo Hanyu was completely overwhelmed, Wang Xiyu showed no mercy; instead, she intensified her attack and decisively ended the match in a dominant fashion.

The rivalry between compatriots was already harsh enough, but the entire match felt almost brutal. When Guo Hanyu was eliminated, viewers in the livestream urged each other not to cry, reminding themselves that the defeat was to a fellow countrywoman, not an outsider, and that victory still remained within their own ranks.

As fans comforted Guo Hanyu after her loss, they also shed tears for Wang Xiyu’s perseverance.

Before this China Open, Wang Xiyu had competed three times without a single win, and ongoing injuries made her chances of a breakthrough seem slim.

Finally winning on her fourth attempt at the China Open, Wang Xiyu’s victory closed a sad chapter in Beijing. The fact that she had to fight so hard over four years to achieve this milestone highlights her resilience and determination, which is truly moving. The only downside was that her victory came at the expense of Guo Hanyu, who left the court heartbroken.

Wei Sijia’s defeat was even more tragic than Guo Hanyu’s.

Facing opponent Mertens, Wei Sijia was already underestimated before the match, but two unexpected events during the game shocked everyone.

Wei Sijia only managed to win two games throughout the match, even getting bageled in the second set, which was hard to believe for a player of her caliber. More surprisingly, she clashed with fans during the match, exchanging heated words, creating an awkward atmosphere on the court. Fans were stunned to hear such confrontational language from usually gentle Wei Sijia.

Though the defeats of Guo Hanyu and Wei Sijia were unfortunate, at least they competed on court. Wang Yafan’s way of leaving the China Open, however, left many feeling utterly heartbroken.

When news broke that Wang Yafan withdrew before her match due to injury, it shocked the public.

Previously, Wang Yafan had expressed disappointment after losing a wildcard for the China Open qualifiers, which many sympathized with. It was hoped that she would use her protected ranking to shine in the main draw, but unfortunately, her campaign ended prematurely due to injury, wasting that valuable ranking opportunity.

Among the Chinese players competing that day, Zhu Lin and Yuan Yue were the smoothest winners.

Against Japan’s Moeka Numajima, Zhu Lin controlled the match from the start. After a commanding 6-1 win in the first set, she overcame the Japanese player’s resistance in the second set with a 6-3 finish, securing a consecutive victory over Numajima.

Zhu Lin’s win, like Wang Xiyu’s, was deeply emotional. She had waited 11 years for this moment, making the victory all the more inspiring.

Yuan Yue faced Putintseva, and many worried she might lose early on her birthday. However, the birthday girl played exceptionally well, sweeping Putintseva 6-3, 6-3, ending the second day strongly for the Chinese tennis team and gifting herself a special birthday present.

However, the next round will be extremely tough for Zhu Lin, Wang Xiyu, and Yuan Yue. Zhu Lin will face Andreyeva, Wang Xiyu will compete against the Czech prodigy Noskova, and Yuan Yue will challenge Swiatek. To have any chance of advancing, they must fight with everything they have.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moonriver’s Starry Sky)