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BEIJING<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — A report from China Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Mexican couple, Fabricio and Grecia Gonz\u00e1lez, left their hometown to settle in Jingshan, Hubei province, where they now work as tennis coaches. They are impressed by the city\u2019s world-class sports facilities, the players\u2019 dedication to intense training, and the warmth and friendliness of local people.<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jingshan, a county-level city in Hubei<\/span> province with a population of 600,000, is more than a place where tennis is played; it’s a city where tennis defines life.<\/p>\n

Dubbed China’s “tennis city”, Jingshan boasts over 340 courts, leading county-level cities nationwide in per capita court availability. It’s also the place where renowned Hubei<\/span> tennis player Zheng Qinwen launched her career.<\/p>\n

Recently, this tennis-centric land welcomed a unique international couple: Fabricio and Grecia Gonzalez<\/span> from Mexico<\/span>. Fabricio brings 15 years of international youth training experience and a background working at the French Open, while his wife, a Harvard<\/span>-trained respiratory therapist, has worked with multiple Women’s Tennis Association players.<\/p>\n

In February, Jingshan integrated resources from the provincial tennis school and partnered with Shijie Sports Professional Tennis Club to launch training programs, which quickly attracted over 40 high-level students. Thanks to a recommendation from a core club member, the couple first set foot in Jingshan in August.<\/p>\n

“At first, we went online and didn’t find anything about Jingshan,” Fabricio said. Upon arrival, they were amazed by what they saw, especially the world-class sports facilities. These include international-standard courts and tennis-themed elements woven into the city’s streets.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the local government’s efficient recruitment, the couple was granted work visas and an 80-square-meter apartment within a week, officially joining the Hubei Tennis School and the Shijie club as coaches.<\/p>\n

Fabricio combines Spanish footwork training with Mexican strength techniques to refine students’ endurance and rhythm. Meanwhile, Grecia offers breathing training \u2013 a rare practice in domestic youth tennis programs \u2013 effectively addressing physical limitations caused by irregular breathing in young players.<\/p>\n

“The players have trained with a lot of energy and push themselves every day,” Fabricio said. “They have a lot of potential for playing professional.”<\/p>\n

In September, Jingshan hosted the 2025 Hubei Bank Jingshan Open, the first WTA 125\/Association of Tennis Professionals 100 event ever held in a Chinese county-level city. A total of 86 students from the Hubei Tennis School served as ball boys\/girls, gaining firsthand experience of top-tier tournaments.<\/p>\n

The high-level event left a lasting impression on the couple. “The smart hotel facilities, direct pathways to the courts, and delicious meals; Jingshan truly understands players’ needs,” they said.<\/p>\n

Off the court, Fabricio had a friendly international match with Peng Jufang at Wenfeng Park, drawing a large crowd of spectators. Peng, a local tennis enthusiast who tends over 50 cattle by day and teaches tennis at night, has trained more than 3,000 students over 36 years.<\/p>\n

What started as a singles match soon turned into a doubles game, with players of all ages joining in, filling the court with laughter and joy.<\/p>\n

Watching from the sidelines, Grecia said that she had never seen such a vibrant community atmosphere. For Fabricio, it was “one of the best experiences of my life”.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, exploring the local market to pick ingredients for Mexican dishes has become the couple’s daily pleasure. Also, Grecia is learning Chinese to integrate into local life.<\/p>\n

“We initially planned to stay for just six months, but now we hope to remain long-term,” Fabricio said.<\/p>\n

Jingshan’s unique charm lies in its blend of professionalism and warmth. It offers international-standard facilities and events, nurturing children to chase championship dreams and embracing ordinary people like Peng who have a passion for tennis.<\/p>\n

“Seeing the kids strive so hard gives us a true sense of belonging. It feels like home here,” Grecia added.<\/p>\n

In Jingshan, tennis transcends the boundaries of sport, becoming a bridge that connects people across borders. This small city, with its vibrant tennis culture and human warmth, continues to attract more international talent to the sector.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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BEIJING<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — A report from China Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n
\u00a0 <\/div>\n

The Mexican couple, Fabricio and Grecia Gonz\u00e1lez, left their hometown to settle in Jingshan, Hubei province, where they now work as tennis coaches. They are impressed by the city\u2019s world-class sports facilities, the players\u2019 dedication to intense training, and the warmth and friendliness of local people.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jingshan, a county-level city in Hubei<\/span> province with a population of 600,000, is more than a place where tennis is played; it’s a city where tennis defines life.<\/p>\n

Dubbed China’s “tennis city”, Jingshan boasts over 340 courts, leading county-level cities nationwide in per capita court availability. It’s also the place where renowned Hubei<\/span> tennis player Zheng Qinwen launched her career.<\/p>\n

Recently, this tennis-centric land welcomed a unique international couple: Fabricio and Grecia Gonzalez<\/span> from Mexico<\/span>. Fabricio brings 15 years of international youth training experience and a background working at the French Open, while his wife, a Harvard<\/span>-trained respiratory therapist, has worked with multiple Women’s Tennis Association players.<\/p>\n

In February, Jingshan integrated resources from the provincial tennis school and partnered with Shijie Sports Professional Tennis Club to launch training programs, which quickly attracted over 40 high-level students. Thanks to a recommendation from a core club member, the couple first set foot in Jingshan in August.<\/p>\n

“At first, we went online and didn’t find anything about Jingshan,” Fabricio said. Upon arrival, they were amazed by what they saw, especially the world-class sports facilities. These include international-standard courts and tennis-themed elements woven into the city’s streets.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the local government’s efficient recruitment, the couple was granted work visas and an 80-square-meter apartment within a week, officially joining the Hubei Tennis School and the Shijie club as coaches.<\/p>\n

Fabricio combines Spanish footwork training with Mexican strength techniques to refine students’ endurance and rhythm. Meanwhile, Grecia offers breathing training \u2013 a rare practice in domestic youth tennis programs \u2013 effectively addressing physical limitations caused by irregular breathing in young players.<\/p>\n

“The players have trained with a lot of energy and push themselves every day,” Fabricio said. “They have a lot of potential for playing professional.”<\/p>\n

In September, Jingshan hosted the 2025 Hubei Bank Jingshan Open, the first WTA 125\/Association of Tennis Professionals 100 event ever held in a Chinese county-level city. A total of 86 students from the Hubei Tennis School served as ball boys\/girls, gaining firsthand experience of top-tier tournaments.<\/p>\n

The high-level event left a lasting impression on the couple. “The smart hotel facilities, direct pathways to the courts, and delicious meals; Jingshan truly understands players’ needs,” they said.<\/p>\n

Off the court, Fabricio had a friendly international match with Peng Jufang at Wenfeng Park, drawing a large crowd of spectators. Peng, a local tennis enthusiast who tends over 50 cattle by day and teaches tennis at night, has trained more than 3,000 students over 36 years.<\/p>\n

What started as a singles match soon turned into a doubles game, with players of all ages joining in, filling the court with laughter and joy.<\/p>\n

Watching from the sidelines, Grecia said that she had never seen such a vibrant community atmosphere. For Fabricio, it was “one of the best experiences of my life”.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, exploring the local market to pick ingredients for Mexican dishes has become the couple’s daily pleasure. Also, Grecia is learning Chinese to integrate into local life.<\/p>\n

“We initially planned to stay for just six months, but now we hope to remain long-term,” Fabricio said.<\/p>\n

Jingshan’s unique charm lies in its blend of professionalism and warmth. It offers international-standard facilities and events, nurturing children to chase championship dreams and embracing ordinary people like Peng who have a passion for tennis.<\/p>\n

“Seeing the kids strive so hard gives us a true sense of belonging. It feels like home here,” Grecia added.<\/p>\n

In Jingshan, tennis transcends the boundaries of sport, becoming a bridge that connects people across borders. This small city, with its vibrant tennis culture and human warmth, continues to attract more international talent to the sector.<\/p>\n

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