"One Point Decides" - Jay Chou Exits in First Round, Two ATP Tours See Upsets!

The Australian Open is drawing nearer. Today in Beijing time, the eye-catching "one point decides" event took place, featuring players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, Medvedev, Swiatek, Gauff, and others, with the biggest highlight being the participation of Chinese pop superstar Jay Chou.

In the end, Jay Chou was eliminated in the first round without even touching the ball, losing to an ace from his opponent; top players like Alcaraz and Sinner also failed to advance, with Alcaraz making errors on his favorite net play and Sinner missing his only serve attempt. The championship was ultimately claimed by an amateur player, who will receive a prize larger than that of the tournament’s quarterfinalists.

Meanwhile, two ATP 250 tournaments are in full swing. Unlike Melbourne’s bright sunshine, many unexpected results occurred, with numerous seeded players being knocked out early.

Adelaide Tournament

Davidovich Fokina[1] 6-3 6-2 Riki Hiraki

Vacherot w/o Kokkinakis

Ember 6-4 6-1 Griekspoor[4]

Shevchenko[Q] 6-3 7-6(6) Vrsovic

Mahachi[8] 6-4 6-2 Aris[Q]

Munarr 3-6 7-5 6-4 F. Cerundolo[3]

Vukic[Q] 6-2 7-6(5) Vavasori[Q]

Paul[2] 6-4 6-4 Opelka

This round saw two seeded players eliminated. Griekspoor’s loss to former French No.1 Ember was expected given the level difference, while Cerundolo, after taking an early lead, was eventually worn down by Spain’s tenacious Munar. Vukic’s previous win over Fritz, who had played well in the United Cup but remains inconsistent, didn’t surprise many as a major upset.

Auckland Tournament

Shelton[1] 7-5 6-4 Komesana

Baez[7] 7-5 6-0 Brooksby

Darderi[4] 1-6 7-5 6-3 Tabillo[WC]

Giron[SE] 6-4 6-4 Mickelson[6]

Pericard 4-6 6-3 7-6(4) Norrie[5]

Menshik 6-1 3-6 6-3 Mejedovic[Q]

Spizzirri[Q] 7-6(6) 6-4 Borges[8]

Malošán 6-4 6-4 Ruud[2]

Honestly, Mickelson and Norrie performed well last season, and Norrie was seeded for this Australian Open, so their early exits are somewhat surprising. As for No.2 seed Ruud, he was unfortunate with the draw, facing the strong Hungarian player Malošán, who is no pushover.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)