China's sensation vows to keep pushing limits after missing title in WTA Finals debut

China's tennis ace and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen vowed to keep pushing her limits after narrowly missed the title in her WTA Finals debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Zheng showcased her skills and resilience, but lost to Coco Gauff of the United States 6-3, 4-6, 6(2)-7.

In an interview after the intense match, she admitted that she wasn't at her best, and expressed her thanks to her fans for their unwavering support.

"Talking about my performance in this match, I feel that I played probably at about 60 to 70 percent of my potential. There were moments where I could have handled key points and mid-court balls better. I want to say thanks to my fans who stayed up to watch the match despite the late hour. Although the result wasn't what I had hoped for, this is the charm of sports — nothing is certain until the very last moment. I hope that I would not let you down next time, and I could give a better account of myself," Zheng said.

Looking ahead, she revealed her new goal: to constantly push her limits in every step of her development.

"The new goal is to keep pushing my limits, whether in tennis skills or in every aspect of my physical capabilities, including my competition results that are obvious to all, because I think only by challenging myself continuously can I truly understand tennis, which is my passion, my dream and the reason that I've kept going all these years," said the 22-year-old player.

China's sensation vows to keep pushing limits after missing title in WTA Finals debut

The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since the beginning of the latest round of Israeli-Hezbollah conflict has reached 3,287, with injuries rising to 14,222, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry on Monday.

The Israeli army conducted multiple airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday. A medical complex building was targeted in one of the strikes, and currently, there are no reports of casualties from this airstrike.

The Israeli forces also struck a house east of Beirut. The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that the attacks have resulted in 5 deaths.

On the same day, Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), stated that the IDF has already eliminated significant combat capabilities of Hezbollah. He noted that the IDF is conducting strikes both deep inside Lebanon and frequently targeting the Syria-Lebanon border area, making it difficult for Hezbollah militants to acquire weapons, which is crucial for achieving tactical objectives.

Also on Tuesday, Hezbollah released a statement claiming that under their fierce resistance, Israeli forces had withdrawn from most areas along the western section of the temporary Lebanon-Israel border. Recently, they launched long-range attacks against 33 strategic targets inside Israel.

The statement asserted that Hezbollah has the capability to fight against Israeli forces for an extended period, and that Israel's operations would end in failure.

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon rises to 3,287