Carrying China's hopes

Australia has been a lucky land for Chinese players as many have achieved their career-best there.

The most significant example, retired legend Li Na, won the women's singles at the 2014 Australian Open, while Yan Zi and Zheng Jie became the first Asian duo to clinch a Melbourne Park title when they won the women's doubles in 2006.

In 2008, China's Sun Tiantian partnered with Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia to win the mixed doubles title.