Mirra Andreeva defeated Barbora Krejcikova in the first round of the WTA China Open with a straight-sets victory 6-2, 6-2. Andreeva competed in the qualifiers for the WTA 1000 event, defeating Kimberly Birrell and Anna Kalinskaya to reach the draw where she faced tenth seed Krejcikova in the Round of 64. Before this match, the… Continue reading Andreeva cruises past Krejcikova with confident straight-set win in first round of WTA China Open
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Emma Raducanu shares insight into how memorable a trip to China can be
Photos: Emma Raducanu shares insight into how memorable her trip to China was © Emma Raducanu – Weibo Emma Raducanu has ended her trip to China and suggested that she is looking forward to returning to the country later this year. Raducanu, who has been sidelined since May after three surgeries, recently decided to visit… Continue reading Emma Raducanu shares insight into how memorable a trip to China can be
“I don’t play in China”
Alizé Cornet sided with Peng Shuai: “I will not play in China” © Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport Tennis is back in China after a four-year hiatus. The pandemic and the strong restrictions adopted by local governments are not the only factors that keep the ATP and WTA Tours away from East Asia.… Continue reading “I don’t play in China”