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this national day holiday, where is the busiest place in beijing? currently taking place at the national tennis center2024the china tennis open is one of them. on the first day of the holiday, the number of people entering the park reached4.4thousands of visitors, tickets sold out.10moon2on that day, attendance at the diamond stadium reached100%. can accommodate approx.1.5tickets for the 10,000-seat diamond stadium were sold out three days in advance.

groups of numbers reflect the popularity of this year’s china open. what's the reason behind this?

a strong lineup is a guarantee of box office success.alcaraz, sinner, medvedev, sabalenka, gauff, naomi osaka and other grand slam winners have entered this year's china open lineup, which senior tennis fans are eagerly awaiting. the chinese players, led by zheng qinwen and zhang zhizhen, have a huge lineup, and their dynamics have attracted the attention of domestic tennis fans. a strong lineup of players brings higher attention to the event. only two days before the start of the game, ticket sales revenue was the same period last year.2times. tickets for the men's singles and women's singles finals are hard to come by many days in advance.

zhang junhui, event director of the china tennis open, said that this year's china open has started planning the lineup, contacting top players and other work since the beginning of this year, and inviting everyone to come to beijing.“this year’s men’s squad represents the best in the world today. women's competition expanded to96sign in, world-class women's singles players are here to participate. chinese players have made continuous breakthroughs in the international arena, driving the craze of domestic tennis. with such a lineup and atmosphere, it can be said that the china open has presented a more lively scene before the start of the game than in previous years.”

the fierce duel continued to heat up the competition.on the first day of the tournament, several chinese women's singles“floret”as the future of china's professional tennis, their performance aroused the audience's interest. on the third day of the competition,35year-old zhang shuai ends his solo tour singles tournament at china open24losing streak. the veteran's victory speech moved the crowd at the diamond stadium. the extremely popular zheng qinwen made his debut at the china open and the diamond stadium was packed. young player buyunchaoket defeated powerful opponents in a row and became the first chinese tennis association player to reach the semi-finals of the men's singles at the china open, bringing a huge surprise to tennis fans. top international players take turns taking the stage, making the event more popular. entering the second week of the tournament, alcaraz and sinner teamed up to contribute at the china open“grand slam”the audience watched the men's singles final in ecstasy.

zhang junhui said, "chinese players represented by zheng qinwen and buyunchaoket performed well, which is a guarantee of the attention of the event. top international players also gave wonderful performances, which also made the audience's trip worthwhile."

the upgraded service guarantees comfort and convenience.players' wonderful performances are inseparable from good event organization and services. this year china open has made major improvements in its hardware facilities. the total area of ​​the player gym exceeds550square meters, providing enough space for players. the locker room has been expanded to include independent cabinets, ice baths and other equipment. on the terrace on the fourth floor of the players’ restaurant, everyone can overlook the olympic park and relax.

"thank you to everyone involved for making this incredible event," alcaraz said. "i love it here."

experiencing traditional chinese culture is also a must for players. in the red-walled county prince's mansion, guqin and classical dance performed the charm of chinese art. domestic and foreign players gathered at the china tennis players reception to experience sugar painting, lacquer fans and other cultural activities. two persons“00back”grand slam champion alcaraz and gauff wore traditional chinese costumes to visit the forbidden city and feel the beauty of ancient architecture. naomi osaka and gauff climbed the great wall to enjoy the magnificent scenery. badosa walked into zhongshan park and admired the beauty of the gardens. american player navarro went into the community and danced square dances and played table tennis with beijing residents, experiencing the daily life of ordinary citizens.

zhang junhui said,“for players, the china open is a window for them to experience the city. the service guarantee level of the event shows the image of the city. we create a comfortable environment for our players that goes hand in hand with their ability to perform at a high level.”

the rich park activities are colorful and interesting.this year, china open has also made great efforts in the audience service experience. entering the national tennis center, the spectator service center at the entrance provides event consultation, barrier-free services, luggage storage, maternal and child rooms and other services. the west square in the park is covered with green grass. fans can lie on chairs and watch the scenery in front of them.360with the live game on the ring screen, the relaxing and comfortable feeling of vacation is at your fingertips. walking in the central passage, in the training fields on both sides, you can watch the players' games and training at any time. in addition to watching the game, viewers can participate in a variety of interactive activities in dozens of display areas set up by event sponsors and partners, and have the opportunity to receive exquisite gifts. this year’s event also introduced nearly30home restaurant brands, settings60there are more than one gourmet spots to satisfy the taste buds of fans anytime and anywhere.

10moon2on the same day, the match between zheng qinwen and anisimova ended close to midnight12time, subway8the operating hours of the line were extended that day to facilitate the return of spectators. fans who go to the subway station from the dedicated passage in the park enter the station without security check. visitors who come by car search through navigation software“china tennis open”, which can accurately navigate to public parking lots around the national tennis center. the event organizing committee has set up a free shuttle bus in the remote parking lot.

zhang junhui said that improving the level of audience service is the top priority of this year's work to ensure that fans can come in, stay and leave. "the spectator service is good and everyone is willing to come. even if you don't watch the game, it is a good choice to feel the atmosphere of the event here. audiences of night games do not have to worry about returning. prompted by various factors, this year's china open it has become a phenomenal event. the excitement of the china open continues this year, and i hope everyone will continue to pay attention.”

source: beijing news sports

reporter: zhuoran