Hey tennis fans 🎉, big news from the Canadian Open in Montreal! Chinese qualifier Guo Hanyu stunned the crowd by defeating Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles first round, marking her first-ever win on the WTA Tour.
Long recognized for her doubles success—bagging five tour titles—Guo has been steadily carving her niche in singles. After smashing a 6-0, 6-0 win over Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania in the qualifiers, she brought her A-game to the main draw with a fearless performance.
World No. 43 Putintseva, who had maintained a six-match winning streak against players from the Chinese mainland, couldn't keep up with Guo's smart plays and resilient defense. This breakthrough lifted her live WTA ranking to No. 211 and sets the stage for an exciting second-round clash against second-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland.
This victory is a genuine celebration of grit and determination, much like the vibrant spirit of young, tech-savvy go-getters across South and Southeast Asia. Stay tuned for more thrilling tennis action as Guo Hanyu continues her meteoric rise! 🚀
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China's Guo Hanyu secures career first WTA Tour win at Canadian Open
cgtn.com
