The male tennis duo of Wu Yiming and Bu Yunchao have successfully fulfilled their promise, with Wang Xinyu responding: "I won too!"

Wu Yiming and Bu Yunchao made headlines overnight in Washington for their teamwork, sparking renewed excitement among fans and online spectators!

In contrast to Bu Yunchao's entry into the main draw of the Washington 500 based on his ranking, Wu Yiming's journey to the main event was filled with drama.

From being a substitute to benefiting from others' withdrawals to enter the qualifying draw, and then fighting fiercely to reach the main event, Wu Yiming's trip to Washington has garnered him many fans.

Especially after the former Chinese No. 1 secured a spot in the US Open qualifying round, many people reached out to Wu Yiming before his first-round match against French star Monfils, saying, "You've already got your US Open qualifying ticket, just do your best and handle it as you see fit!"

Although expectations for Wu Yiming's performance were not high, many still believed that the former Chinese No. 1 could continue progressing after successfully navigating the qualifiers.

While Monfils is also a renowned player, the nearly 39-year-old French veteran's form is nowhere near his peak. As long as Wu Yiming can maintain the fighting spirit and stability he showed in the qualifiers, he has a good chance of defeating the veteran.

From Wu Yiming's rapid adjustment in the first set, it's clear that he is not content with just breaking through the qualifiers; he aims to make an impact in the main draw as well.

The former Chinese No. 1 played aggressively, quickly taking control of the match. After winning the first set 6-3, he pushed Monfils to the edge of a cliff with no way back in the entire match.

In the second set, it was unclear whether Wu Yiming's performance was too dominant or if Monfils unexpectedly collapsed, suddenly giving off a vibe of having lost all motivation, much to the disappointment of fans watching the live stream.

The stark contrast in their forms made the outcome of the match lose suspense far too early. Wu Yiming didn't hold back against the former tennis veteran, decisively sealing the victory with a 6-1 score, and his fluid performance led the live audience to cheer for him, shouting "Yiming is awesome!"

After the victory, Wu Yiming was quite excited; this marks his first advancement in the main draw of a tour event in ten months since last year's Shanghai Masters.

I remember when Wu Yiming returned, he stated, "No matter how severe my injuries are, I will come back to play."

However, witnessing his struggles and fragile physical condition upon returning, many believed this was merely Wu Yiming's boastful declaration, something to listen to but not necessarily indicative of his true capabilities.

With his victory over Monfils, Wu Yiming skyrocketed over 40 places in the rankings overnight, reaching No. 203 in the world, fulfilling his promise to improve his ranking. Although he still has a long way to go to match his highest ranking of No. 54, if he continues playing like this, it may just be a matter of time before he equals his best ranking.

Current Chinese No. 1 Bu Yunchao's performance in the first round in Washington was equally impressive and uplifting as that of the former Chinese No. 1 Wu Yiming.

When the draw was released, seeing Wu Yiming face Monfils while Bu Yunchao took on Goffin, the former Chinese No. 1 quickly became a focal point of concern for everyone.

Although both Goffin and Monfils are veterans, most would agree that Goffin is the more challenging opponent!

The intense battle between the two in the first set proved that although Goffin is already 34, his former world No. 7 skills remain a serious threat.

During the live broadcast, some viewers expressed hope that the first set wouldn’t go to a tiebreak; if Bu Yunchao lost the first set in a tiebreak with a low win rate, his chances of winning would diminish significantly.

Bu Yunchao, being a fan favorite, broke first and did not give Goffin a chance to come back, winning the first set 6-4.

In the second set, Bu Yunchao rallied from a 3-5 deficit to win four consecutive games, sealing the match with a 7-5 victory and advancing to the second round of the Washington 500.

Bu Yunchao's victory, like Wu Yiming's, holds special significance for him. This marks his first win in a 500 tournament since last year's China Open in the new season.

Fans went wild for the Chinese male tennis duo's simultaneous advancement to the second round in Washington, partly because it had been since last year's Shanghai Masters that Chinese male players achieved back-to-back victories in the same tournament. Given the ongoing injuries in Chinese men's tennis, many thought such a scene was unlikely to reoccur, yet Wu Yiming and Bu Yunchao delivered this touching moment together in Washington!

The male tennis duo advanced together with great flair, and the female players are not to be outdone.

This week, China's second sister Wang Xinyu, competing in the Prague 250 tournament, also showcased a strong performance in her first-round match against Dart. Winning decisively 6-3, 6-3, she indirectly sent a message to Wu Yiming and Bu Yunchao: "I won too!"

After the Chinese trio achieved three victories simultaneously, concerning their upcoming fates, aside from Wang Xinyu, who poses little worry, both Wu Yiming and Bu Yunchao face formidable opponents, making their advancement uncertain.

Wang Xinyu's second-round opponent will be determined between Havlíčková and Kovačiková. The former is ranked 838th in the world, while the latter is ranked 773rd, giving Yuming a strong chance of victory regardless of whom she faces.

However, Wu Yiming will face the tenth seed Popirin next, while Bu Yunchao will take on the seventh seed De Minaur, both of which are tough matches. For these two former and current Chinese No. 1 players to continue advancing, they must not only minimize mistakes but also significantly elevate their performance; perhaps then they can find a glimmer of hope!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)