The US Open begins tomorrow (August 25, 2025), with four Chinese female players taking part. Zheng Qinwen is sidelined due to injury. CCTV-5 will provide live coverage.

The first match, at 3 AM tomorrow, is Wang Yafan versus Navarro. This contest looks unfavorable for Wang Yafan, as she currently lacks the capability to challenge the 10th seed Navarro. I personally expect Wang Yafan to lose 0-2 and exit in the opening round.

The second match, at 6 AM tomorrow, features Zhang Shuai against Bencic. Bencic is seeded 16th, and it will be very challenging for Zhang Shuai to overcome her. Unless something unexpected happens, Zhang Shuai is likely to lose 0-2 and be eliminated in the first round.

The third match, at 1:20 AM tomorrow, is Wang Xiyu versus Ostapenko. The Chinese female players are facing tough draws again, having to go up against seeded opponents. Her opponent is the 25th seed, and beating Wang Xiyu should be straightforward. I believe Wang Xiyu will be swept 0-2 and knocked out.

The fourth match, at 3:20 AM tomorrow, is Zhu Lin versus Potapova. This is the closest match in terms of strength among the Chinese female players on the first day of the US Open. We hope Zhu Lin can secure a winning start for the Chinese players, although it will be very difficult.

Additionally, Zheng Qinwen underwent surgery due to injury and will miss this year’s US Open. Last year, she reached the quarterfinals.

The live broadcast schedule for the US Open on CCTV-5 has been confirmed, as detailed in the image below.

1. Tomorrow at 9 AM, CCTV-5 will begin live coverage of the US Open matches.

• 2. CCTV-5+ will start live broadcasting the US Open tomorrow night at 11 PM.