The 2025 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Open Concludes Successfully

On November 2, the "Tennis Connects Jiujiang, World Embraces the Game" 2025 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Open concluded successfully at the Jiujiang International Tennis Center. In the day's captivating finals, Anna Blinkova secured the women's singles title with a straight-sets victory over Austrian rising star Lilli Tagger. In the doubles final, the third-seeded pair of Quinn Gleason and Yelena Pridankina edged out their opponents in a hard-fought three-set match that culminated in a match tie-break to claim the championship.

Following the matches, the organizing committee held a grand awards ceremony in the center court. During the singles presentation, runner-up Lilli Tagger addressed the crowd in English, stating "I want to thank my coaching team for their hard work, and the Jiujiang fans for their passionate cheers! Every breakthrough this year has been a gift of growth." Champion Anna Blinkova, renowned for her fluent Mandarin,thanked her opponent, the fans, and the tournament organizers in both Chinese and English, remarking "The oranges here are very sweet, and the fans' cheers are as warm as sunshine!" She expressed her hope to compete at the Jiangxi Open again next year.

During the intense matches on the final day, a vibrant Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Carnival held outside the court infused the occasion with a rich cultural atmosphere. The event featured immersive displays of Jiujiang's cultural heritage, including Lushan Stone Carvings, Cloisonné craftsmanship, Ruichang Bamboo Weaving, and Hukou Traditional Rice Cake customs. Athletes and spectators from around the world experienced the unique cultural charm of the Jiangxi region firsthand. This innovative "Tennis + ICH" connection stood out as another highlight of this year's Jiangxi Open.

As a key concluding event of the WTA 250 tour, the 2025 WTA Jiangxi (Jiujiang) Open not only delivered high-quality tennis performance but also showcased Jiujiang's openness and cultural richness through the deep integration of sports with cultural tourism. With the final match concluded, the 2025 Chinese tennis season drew to a perfect close here. Yet the passion and inspiration ignited by the sport will continue to resonate across the city of Jiujiang.