Chinese women doubles players first time attend the Season-Ending Championship

After winning doubles titles of Australian Open and US Open, Zheng Jie and Yan Zi will be the first Chinese women's pair to play the season-ending championship in Madrid, Spain, from November 7 to 11, WTA announced on Friday.

Historically, Zheng Jie and Yan Zi grabbed half of the four Grand Slams into their pocket, which also raised their WTA ranking to seventh. Zheng Jie's unfortunate left ankle injury made her unable to win against Peng Shuai of China and Vera Zvonareva of Russia, in the first round in Beijing Open.

"My injury won't stop me from taking part in the season-ending championship," Zheng Jie said. "I will just miss next three WTA events. I will join the doubles in Switzerland with Yan Zi."

"I will not play doubles in Guangzhou," Yan Zi said. "Gisela Dulko from Argentina will be my partner in Japan."

Source: Xinhua