Wang Qiang the new Li Na? China No 1 making her own mark as she keeps on rolling at Hong Kong Open
The 26-year-old is in the form of her life, having won Asian Games gold and reached a career-high ranking – and China’s greatest ever player is impressed
It can’t be easy for Wang Qiang living in the huge shadow cast by Li Na, even more so when China’s most successful tennis player is still getting all the attention.
Former French Open and Australian Open champion Li has been a regular visitor at the Victoria Park in the past few days, as a special guest invited by organisers for the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open.
Reportersflocked to interview her at a press conference after she had entertained a packed crowd on Centre Court for Tuesday’s charity exhibition match.
Wang would be right to feel a little aggrieved, after earlier breezing past Hong Kong No 1 Zhang Ling 6-0, 6-2 on the same court, not to get more of the spotlight.
“I think I had a good performance the last few weeks, so I just take that into this match,” Wang said afterwards. “I just try to play my tennis, play aggressive.”
