Three minutes a day, knowing about tennis in the world. Hello fans and friends, today is Thursday, February 27, 2025, and welcome to listen to the afternoon newsletter brought to you by "Home of Tennis".

Last night, Beijing time, the ATP500 Dubai station ended the second round of singles competition, and the quarterfinals were all produced. Top seed Dmitry Medvedev of Russia withstood France's Pericard's serve to beat her opponent 6-4 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament for the third year in a row. In the whole game, Mei's total first-serve scoring rate was as high as 96%, and she did not give up any break points, and her performance was perfect. In the quarter-finals, he will face Dutchman Gríkspoor, who knocked out fifth seed and defending champion Ember 4-6 6-3 6-2.

Elsewhere: Italy's Berrettini defeated Australia's O'Connell 7-6(2) 6-2 to meet Greek ace Tsitsipas, who beat Russia's Khachanov 7-6(4) 2-6 6-4. Former US Open champion and Croatian veteran Cilic bounced back from a set deficit to beat Australia's Poplin 5-7 6-3 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. Next up, he will face Canada's Aliassime.

French qualifier Aris and Italy's lucky loser Nardi also defeated their respective opponents and advanced to the quarterfinals.

ATP 500 Acapulco: In the first round of singles yesterday afternoon, Beijing time, China's Buyun Chaokert missed out on a good situation, and finally lost to American rising star Mickelson 6-2 6-7(6) 6-7(5) in a tie-break. This is the third time that Xiaobu has lost to his opponent, and the head-to-head record has become 0-3.

However, the victor did not go far, as he lost 4-6 3-6 to Canada's Shapovalov in the second round this morning. Belgian veteran Goffin upset fifth seed and rising American Shelton 7-6(3) 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals where he will face fellow American Brandon Nakashima, who led 3-0 in the first set before receiving a retirement gift from Danish rising star Rune. Czech Mahachi and American Giron also won the quarterfinals.

ATP 250 San Diego: Top seed F-Cerundolo narrowly defeated Germany's Hanfmann 6-2 4-6 7-6(5) in the second round of singles to advance to the quarter-finals to face fifth-seeded compatriot Echeverry, who beat homegrown Garin 6-2 6-4. Serbian Djere and Portuguese Faria also defeated their respective opponents to advance to the quarterfinals.

Women's Field: In the WTA 500 Merida singles second round, Armenian Avanesyan defeated Spaniard Maneiro 6-1 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. Australian qualifier Xavier beat Ukrainian Kalinina 4-6 6-2 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals. Another Australian, who had made it through the qualifiers, Jont, knocked out fifth seed and Croatia's Vekic 6-1 6-2 to hand the latter on a fourth straight singles defeat.

In the first round of doubles, Tang Qianhui/Santa Maria defeated Kale/Zarazua, 2-6 6-4 10-7, to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

WTA 250 Austin: In the second round of singles, top seed Pegula of the United States swept past Spaniard Diaz 6-1 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. Next, she will face Russian Blinkova, who eliminated German Maria 6-2 6-2. Japan's Eina Shibahara defeated Australia's Birrell 6-3 4-6 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of a tournament for the first time in her career, where she will face another Australian, Tomjanovich, who defeated Briton Burrich 4-6 6-3 6-0.

Finally, let's guess and recognize. The picture below is of a player serving the ball during a match. Can you recognize who she is without prompting?

In the last guess, the golfer gave the correct answer. That's right, the person in the picture is a former Czech brother Berdyć.

(Source: Tennis Home Author: Maverick)