On August 13, the 2023 China Tennis Tour - Foshan Stop and Foshan Tennis Open came to an end at the Foshan Century Lotus Sports Center. After three days of intense competition, winners were crowned in men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Notably, Yu Zongbing defended his men's singles title, and Xia Jinshu won the women's singles title.

Tennis Competition Among Top Players

The China Tennis Tour started in 2020 and has become a national-level tennis event. After three years, it's now one of the top tennis events in China.

On August 13, after several rounds of matches, Yu Zongbing won the men's singles again, and Xia Jinshu, who's only 16, became the women's singles champion. There were also winners in doubles categories: Chen Yuxun and Fang Jingjie won men's doubles, Tang Haochen and Deng Yaqi won women's doubles, and Su Jinyi and Wang Yuze secured the mixed doubles title.

Bringing Tennis and Fun Together

This tennis tournament came to Foshan for the third time and was a big success. The event helped connect tennis with local culture, entertainment and tourism. This year, they had a music and beer carnival alongside the tournament, where people enjoyed sports, music, food, and culture together. It was a chance to have fun and also boost the local economy and tourism. Moreover, it actively engaged the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promoting the convergence of culture, tourism, and sports, revitalizing nighttime economy and stimulating consumer enthusiasm.

Reporter丨Lynn

Revisor丨Christy, Eddie

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