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Al Jazeera
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
Top-seeded Sabalenka beats Zheng to reach French Open semifinal
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has recovered from a slow start to systematically dismantle Paris Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory that has sent her into the French Open semifinals. Sabalenka suffered her first loss to Zheng in seven career meetings in the Rome quarterfinals last month, and the Belarusian went behind early on Tuesday in the opening set at a half-full Court Philippe-Chatrier. 'It was a true battle, and I had no idea how I could break her back and get back into the first set. I didn't start well, and I'm glad I found my rhythm and won,' said Sabalenka, who took a step closer to a maiden French Open title. 'I think we're all here for one reason. Everyone wants that beautiful trophy. I'm glad I have another opportunity, another semifinal to do better than last time. 'I really hope that by the end of the clay court season, I'm really proud of myself.' China's Zheng, bidding to emulate compatriot Li Na's 2011 triumph at Roland Garros, crushed a powerful forehand winner to break for a 2-1 lead, but Sabalenka moved through the gears to level five games later and was denied on set point while up 6-5. The 27-year-old top seed shrugged off the disappointment to glide through the tie-break when errors crept into eighth seed Zheng's game before the players swapped breaks in a high-octane second set. A huge forehand winner put Sabalenka 5-3 up, and the three-time Grand Slam champion never looked back as she set up a last-four meeting with either 13th seed Elina Svitolina or four-time champion Iga Swiatek.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
French Open Announces Historic Qinwen Zheng News on Sunday
French Open Announces Historic Qinwen Zheng News on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continues to dominate in Grand Slam tournaments, recently making it to the French Open quarterfinals. But women's tennis at Roland-Garros has a lot more interesting storylines to offer. Advertisement For one, Sabalenka's next opponent, World No. 7 Qinwen Zheng, just made history in the competition following her Round of 16 win on Sunday. Zheng beat No. 19 seed Liudmila Samsonova in a thrilling three-set affair, 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-3. The match lasted for 2 hours and 47 minutes, with both Top 20 players refusing to give up. With the victory, Zheng became just the second Chinese player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open. Li Na did it first in 2011 when she went all the way to the finals and won the clay Grand Slam. Roland-Garros' official social media accounts made the announcement following her win, stating in the caption: "Qinwen Zheng becoming the second Chinese player in the open era to reach the women's singles quarter-finals at Roland-Garros had to be our Stat of the Day by @Infosys." Sure enough, it will be interesting to see if Zheng Qinwen will be able to replicate Li Na's success in the French Open. Facing Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals is a tough challenge, but it's worth noting that the Chinese star defeated the Belarusian top seed in their last meeting on the clay court at last month's Rome Open. Advertisement For now, though, Zheng is simply relishing the history she made and her first quarterfinals at Roland-Garros. Qinwen Zheng of China returns a shot during her match against Liudmila Mullane-Imagn Images "I am super happy, honestly," Zheng shared after Sunday's victory, per WTA. "There is not many words that can describe my emotions, because I've been trying every year, and that's the real first time for me to be in quarterfinals in Roland Garros." Related: French Open Makes Big Carlos Alcaraz Announcement on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trinasolar Unveils High-Power i-TOPCon Ultra Modules at Korea's Green Energy Expo
DAEGU, South Korea, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, unveiled its revolutionary i‑TOPCon Ultra technology at Korea's Green Energy Expo in Daegu. This next-generation solar solution pushes the boundaries of efficiency and reliability, achieving a record laboratory cell efficiency of 26.58%. This marks the first time the cell 26.5% efficiency threshold has been surpassed TOPCon history, breaking the seven-year record previously held by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute. Technological Superiority Designed for Optimal LCOE The i‑TOPCon Ultra technology represents a significant evolution in photovoltaic design. By integrating double-sided full passivation, mitigating optical parasitic absorption, and utilizing ultra‑thin busbar technology, the new modules boost cell efficiency by up to 1%, with enhanced module power output of up to 40W. For example, the Vertex N medium-size bifacial dual glass module for commercial and industrial applications (NEG19RC.20) will boast remarkable efficiency of 23.9% and maximum power output of 645W. The larger-sized bifacial dual glass module for utility applications (NEG21C.20) offers an output of 740W and efficiency of 23.8%. Tailored for the Korean Market Korea's diverse and challenging weather conditions demand robust and high‑performance solar technology. Trinasolar's modules undergo rigorous testing with global institutes like TÜV Rheinland. This includes extreme temperatures (as low as –43°C), 35mm hail impact, hurricane (wind tunnel) tests, and in high‑salt marine environments. This resilience ensures that Trinasolar's modules can deliver consistent, long‑term energy yields while reducing the lifetime operational expenses for local projects. Li Na, General Manager for Korea at Trinasolar Asia Pacific said, "As Korea drives toward its renewable energy goals of 20% by renewable energy share by 2030, Trinasolar will continue to bring the latest in technological advancements to empower the nation's energy future. As we enter the era of tandem cells, the synergy of TOPCon and perovskite tandem technology will be a powerful force, ensuring that TOPCon maintains its dominant position as a mainstream technology. With our latest Ultra modules, Trinasolar reaffirms its commitment to supporting Korea's sustainable energy transformation with high efficiency and high-powered modules specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the Korean market." Besides its state-of-the-art modules, Trinasolar will also be showcasing its latest Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh battery energy storage solution, also for the first time in Korea. The Elementa 2 Pro builds on the success of Elementa 2, offering even greater efficiency, flexibility, and safety. The Elementa 2 Pro features Trina's self-developed 314Ah high-performance Trina Cell, supporting 15,000 cycles (up from 12,000 cycles offered in Elementa 2) to significantly extend system lifespan and reduce lifecycle costs, ensuring a higher return on investment for users. It offers enhanced advanced cooling technology, incorporating an intelligent hybrid air-liquid cooling system. Visit Trinasolar at Booth E300 to explore how we are empowering Korea's renewable energy transition as the industry's only total solutions provider. From industry-leading n-type i-TOPCon modules to advanced energy storage solutions, Trinasolar delivers market-leading technologies designed to optimize LCOE for projects of all scales. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd.
