Zheng Qinwen wins her first-round match at the Australian Open against Anca Todoni. Heavy rain forces organizers to suspend play on all outdoor courts.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-set victory over Anca Todoni on Sunday. Zheng, the fifth seed, won 7-6 (3), 6-1 despite facing some challenges in the first set. The match took place under a closed roof at Rod Laver Arena due to heavy rain outside. Zheng acknowledged the increasing pressure she faces as a rising star in China but expressed her ability to handle it well.
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva also reached the second round with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Marie Bouzkova on John Cain Arena. The heavy rain forced organizers to suspend play on all outdoor courts
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN ZHANG QINWEN RAIN MIRRA ANDREEVA
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