🎾 The vibe was electric as China Open 2024 kicked off at Beijing's National Tennis Center. Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen led the action, joined by legends Li Ting, Sun Tiantian, Zheng Jie and Yan Zi for a roof-opening showcase on the Diamond Court.
As the roof slid open, these icons served up a friendly match that felt like the perfect mashup of a live-streamed e-sports event and a Chennai IPL final 🔥. Fans swiped through real-time highlights on their phones, flooding social feeds with cheers.
Then it was game on with active stars Zhang Shuai, Wang Xinyu, Buyunchaokete and rising ace Shang Juncheng in a mixed doubles battle, proving teamwork never goes out of style 🤩.
Fresh from her Paris Olympics win, Zheng Qinwen returned to center court with a squad of young players, symbolizing the blend of veteran power and new energy that defines China Open.
With all players rallying together one last time, the tournament officially began. Get ready for high-speed serves, epic rallies and unforgettable moments—you won’t want to miss a beat!
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