Zheng Qinwen Advances in Australian Open Amid Challenges

The 2025 Australian Open saw intense action on its opening days, with several players overcoming challenges to advance. China's Zheng Qinwen admitted to nerves yet triumphed over Romanian qualifier Anca Todoni, advancing to the second round despite stormy weather causing delays in Melbourne. Zheng, a fifth seed, is focused on improving her record against Aryna Sabalenka, having lost to the Belarusian in multiple high-stakes matches, including last year's Australian Open final. Daniil Medvedev showcased resilience by rallying past Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej after a mid-match meltdown, while Taylor Fritz impressed with a straight-sets victory, indicating a strong bid for an American Grand Slam win. Emma Navarro also made headlines by defeating Peyton Stearns in a grueling three-set match, continuing her successful run from 2024. Additionally, Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned the tennis world by defeating ninth seed Andrey Rublev, marking a sensational Grand Slam debut.