Xinyu Wang lit up the post-match interview room with her humor after defeating Liudmila Samsonova to secure a spot in her first tour-level final at the Berlin Open. The Chinese player, beaming with pride after a hard-fought win, still managed to keep things light when asked how she planned to mark the occasion.
“Are you going to celebrate your big final today a little bit?” came the question. With a grin, Wang didn’t miss a beat: “We always say celebrate before the final because if you lose then you don’t celebrate nothing.”
Her candid response earned laughs and applause from reporters, adding a personal and endearing moment to her milestone achievement. It was a glimpse into Wang’s lighthearted personality that has started to shine through alongside her increasingly impressive play on the court.
In a tournament filled with big names and high pressure, Wang’s mix of competitive grit and easygoing humor has made her a crowd favorite. Her path to the final, marked by poise and perseverance, now has a little sparkle of levity thanks to her ability to keep the moment real.
Whether or not she lifts the trophy, Wang has already won over plenty of fans with her honesty, her fight, and yes—her timing.