Three minutes a day, knowing about tennis in the world. Hello fans and friends, today is Friday, March 14, 2025, and welcome to the afternoon newsletter brought to you by "Home of Tennis".

This morning, Beijing time, the ATP/WTA1000 Indian Wells Open started the singles quarterfinals. Women's side: In a match that was the focus of Chinese fans' attention, Zheng Qinwen, the No. 8 seed and China's first sister, despite her best efforts, still lost two games 3-6 to the defending champion and Polish star Swiatek, missing the semi-finals, and the head-to-head record became 1-7. After three consecutive rounds of revenge against Azarenka, Sun Lulu, and Kostyuk, she was also avenged by her opponent in the fourth game.

After the game, Zheng Qinwen summed up the reasons for the loss, and believed that the biggest impact on him was the lack of preparation time before the game, "Because it was raining before the game, I didn't have a good time to warm up, which was a point that had a greater impact on me." Xiao Zheng also said that he needs to improve some details of the technical link, "For example, my serve can be more aggressive, and my bottom line I think I need to step on it more, from today's fight with her, I think there are actually a lot of points I want to play have not yet been played, and they need to be improved in training." ”

In the other match, ninth seed and 17-year-old Russian rising star Mila Andreeva eliminated Ukrainian cabbage Svitolina 7-5 6-3 to become the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of Indian Wells since her compatriot Maria Sharapova in 2005. With this victory, Mira's instant world ranking surpassed Zheng Qinwen, who had reached the quarterfinals, and moved up to eighth in the world. In the semi-finals, she will play Swiatek again after Dubai, where the Russian girl won in two sets.

In the other two matches, top seed and world No. 1 Sabalenka defeated 24th seed and rising Russian star Samsonova 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals for the first time in two years, making it to the semifinals of the 1000 tournament for the 16th time in her career. New Australian Open champion and fifth seed Keith swept past Switzerland's Bencic 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-finals for the first time in a 16-match winning streak. Next, the two will meet again after this year's Australian Open final.

Doubles: In a Women's Doubles semi-final, China's fifth seeds Zhang Shuai/Xie Shuwei lost 5-7 3-6 to Mikhalikova/Nichols.

Men's Singles: No. 13 seed and British No. 1 Draper was in great form, beating 11th seed and rising American star Shelton 6-4 7-5 to reach the semi-finals of his first Masters tournament with back-to-back victories over Brooksby, Fritz and Shelton. In the semi-finals, he will face defending champion Alcaraz, who defeated Argentine F-Cerundoro 6-3 7-6.

In the other two matches, Russia's Dmitry Medvedev narrowly defeated French rising star Fez 6-4 2-6 7-6 to reach the semi-finals again. After the victory, Mei was so excited that he cheered like a child, and it was clear that he was very eager for this victory.

12th seed and Danish rising star Rune defeated Dutch star Grykspoor 5-7 6-0 6-3 to reach the semi-finals for the first time and will face May for the right to the final. In terms of head-to-head record, Rune trails the Russians 1-2.

Let's take a closer look at the players. Last night, Beijing time, China's first brother Zhang Zhizhen announced through his personal social media that he would withdraw from the next ATP1000 Miami Masters. It is understood that ZZZ's right shoulder injury has never healed, so let's adjust and recuperate this time!

Finally, let's guess and recognize. The image below is a picture of a player's calves and feet. Can you recognize who she is without prompting?

In the last guess, the golfer gave the correct answer. That's right, the person in the picture is the Croatian Vekic.

(Source: Tennis Home Author: Maverick)