2 Chinese pairs break into WTA Ningbo Open semifinals

Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu in the quarterfinal match at the WTA Ningbo Open held in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province on Sept 27. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]

Two Chinese pairs have made it to the semifinals of the WTA Ningbo Open after winning their doubles quarterfinal matches. 

In a surprising upset, Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu defeated the tournament's second-seeded players, Anna Danilina and Alexandra Panova, on Sept 27, to secure their spot in the next round.

Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu have been on a winning streak, recently earning a silver medal at the Chengdu Universiade and winning the Guiyang Open doubles competition.

Despite being ranked lower than their opponents, the Chinese duo displayed skill and determination, ultimately winning with a score of 5-7, 6-0, 10-6.

Another Chinese pair, Feng Shuo and Zheng Wushuang, also advanced to the semifinals with a solid victory of 6-4, 6-2.