The latest WTA news shows that Wang Xinyu and Zhang Shuai both earned opening wins and moved forward to the next round.

The match results are detailed in the chart below.

1. Wang Xinyu lost the first set 2-6 but rallied to win 6-3 and 7-5, overturning McNally 2-1 in total sets to advance smoothly to the next round.
2. Zhang Shuai won against Kruger 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, securing a 2-1 set victory and a smooth passage to the next round.

Event summary and reflections

1. Wang Xinyu, seeded seventh, was initially caught off guard by McNally. Fortunately, she held her nerve to advance 2-1 into the second round of the Auckland tournament, marking a strong start.
2. Zhang Shuai is playing increasingly well, now ranked 75th globally, ensuring her spot in the Australian Open main draw. At the WTA 500 Brisbane event, she defeated Kruger to advance with difficulty to round two, further solidifying her Australian Open qualification. However, she is likely to face defeat against Rybakina in the second round.
3. Looking forward to outstanding performances from China's tennis stars and continued improvement in their results.