WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, Zheng Qinwen & others dazzle in stunning outfits at China Open 2024 player party
The 2024 China Open player party was held on September 25, in Beijing, China, with top WTA stars such as Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Zheng Qinwen turning heads in stunning outfits. The event took place at the Chaoyang Park Prince's Mansion in Beijing, China.
Qinwen was wearing a stylish metallic silver ensemble that consisted of a buttoned long-sleeved jacket with feather-like details all over it. She matched it with silver shorts and accessorized it with a patterned handbag.
Sabalenka opted for a classic black dress and paired the chic look with white sneakers and a black luxury handbag. The Belarusian's look offered a mix of elegance and casual comfort.
Meanwhile, Badosa chose a sleek, minimalist look, wearing a black camisole tucked into high-waisted, flowy white trousers.
Several other WTA stars including Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula, Barbora Krejcikova, Elise Mertens, Veronika Kudermetova, Diana Shnaider, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Katerina Siniakova attended the party. Watch all their stunning outfits in the Instagram reel posted by the official WTA account below:
The main draw of the event kicked off on Wednesday, September 25, with notable victories from former Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka and Sofia Kenin.
China Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa and Zheng Qinwen's campaign opener
Seven of the WTA Top 10 have made the trip to Beijing to participate in the 2024 China Open. Iga Swiatek (personal reasons), Elena Rybakina (back injury), and Danielle Collins (illness) are the only ones missing out.
The top 32 seeds at the event have received a bye in the first round including top seed Aryna Sabalenka, fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, and 15th seed Paula Badosa.
Sabalenka will face the winner of the match between Zarina Diyas and Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the second round. The Belarusian recently said she was surprised with the upgrades at the facilities of the China Open.
"When I first came, I was like, Oh, wow this looks new. It’s beautiful, kind of modern-looking. I like it. It’s kind of like a fresh feeling," Aryna Sabalenka said during a China Open press conference.
Meanwhile, home favorite and Paris Olympics gold medalist Qinwen will face the winner of the match between Kamilla Rakhimova and Kimberly Birrell in the second round. The 21-year-old said she does not consider it a "big pressure" to play at home.
"I think I don't consider that like big pressure. I will consider it like big support. Especially when I am feeling down, I see all the people's support on me," Zheng Qinwen said during a China Open press conference.
Badosa is set to take on Viktoriya Tomova in the second round of the China Open. The Bulgarian defeated Lesia Tsurenko in the first round.