Summary of Chinese sports Headlines (Oct. 11)
The past week in Chinese sports saw significant events, including the flame lighting ceremony for the 15th National Games in Guangzhou, which is set to take place from November 9 to 21. This ceremony also marked the upcoming competitions for persons with disabilities and the Special Olympic Games. In tennis, veteran Zhang Shuai bowed out in the third round of the Wuhan Open after a match against world No. 3 Coco Gauff, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev progressed to the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters following a victory over Alex de Minaur. Lastly, Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui continued his success at the Xi’an Grand Prix, defeating Oliver Lines and preparing for a match against Shaun Murphy.
