Taiwan women's doubles Zhan Haoqing/Wu Fangxian defeated the Philippines in straight games and entered the top 8 of the Nagoya Asian Games

Zhan Haoqing (from right) and Wu Fangxian. (File photo provided by Zhan Haoqing)

[Special Correspondent Wu Mengru/Reporting from Nagoya] Taiwanese women's doubles pair Zhan Haoqing/Wu Fangxian defeated Philippines' Tennielle Madis/Stefi Aludo 6:3, 6:1 in the top 16 of the Asian Games tennis women's doubles in Nagoya today and successfully entered the top eight. Zhan Haoqing said that the playing style of the Philippine women's doubles is very different. It took some time to get used to it, and then I used experience to solve the problems, and it gradually became smoother.

Facing this Filipino pair today, Zhan Haoqing/Wu Fangxian had a harder time in the first set, and the situation was a bit stalemate. However, after figuring out their opponent's moves in the second set, the two quickly stabilized their position and successfully mastered the rhythm and situation in the next set, winning steadily.

Zhan Haoqing said: "I think I am still getting used to the court and my opponents today. The Filipino women's doubles style is very different. They play a lot of lobs. It takes time to adapt."

This time, affected by heavy rain in Nagoya, the schedule was disrupted, but Zhan Haoqing said that in fact, both the women's doubles and mixed doubles games were timed and they were mentally prepared.

Regarding the next game, Zhan Haoqing said: "I may face the situation of playing two games a day at any time in the following schedule, but I have already prepared myself mentally. The opponent in the next women's doubles game will not be easy. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, just take it one game at a time."