Zheng Qinwen's Olympic gold medal sparked a surge in Chinese tennis popularity, drawing record crowds at major tournaments.
In 2024, Chinese tennis saw a surge in popularity, sparked by Zheng Qinwen's historic Olympic gold medal in singles, marking Asia's first. This success, along with notable performances by Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu, revitalized interest in tennis, overshadowing table tennis and badminton. The China Open and Shanghai Rolex Masters saw record-breaking ticket sales and visitor numbers, highlighting the sport's growing appeal in China.
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