In the men's singles quarter-finals of the 2024 Australian Open that ended on January 23, Beijing time, Djokovic, the top seed and 24-time Grand Slam champion, won 3-1 after 4 hard games. Defeated American star Fritz and advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open men's singles.
It is worth noting that in the player tunnel before the game, Djokovic also had a "dream linkage" with Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen. At that time, Djokovic was wandering in the tunnel wearing sportswear, and Zheng Qinwen, who had finished practicing, walked towards him. Deyue stopped Zheng Qinwen, and Zheng Qinwen was a little happy. She took the initiative to reach out and give Deyue a happy high-five.
Afterwards, the two chatted in English for a while in the player tunnel. Judging from Djokovic's expression, it was obvious that he recognized Zheng Qinwen's performance and sent some words of praise and encouragement. Zheng Qinwen, on the other hand, nodded and smiled like a smitten girl. Afterwards, Deyo took the initiative to reach out his fist and touch Zheng Qinwen's fist again, saying goodbye to each other.
was not only chatting in the player tunnel, but many attentive netizens discovered that the two were already following each other on social media. Obviously, the last Fed Cup match between the two in the mixed doubles made Djokovic remember this rapidly improving Chinese women's tennis star.
At this Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen has reached the top 8, refreshing her best record in three Australian Opens. This is also the last time she has reached the top 8 in two consecutive Grand Slams. Since all the other seeds in Zheng Qinwen's half have been eliminated, Zheng Qinwen has the best chance to advance to the Australian Open women's singles final.
