[Beijing, October 7, 2025] Recently, the women's singles final of the 2025 China Open concluded with a spectacular winning shot by Amanda Anisimova, crowning the champion of the tournament. At the award ceremony, Zhang Jianyong, Party Secretary & Chairman of BAIC Group and Chairman of BBAC, presented Amanda Anisimova with the championship mascot, symbolizing honor and victory. The ceremony marked the end of the 2025 China Open, after three weeks of thrilling play and tense anticipation from spectators.

"BBAC and the China Open have grown together throughout the many years of our long-standing partnership,” Jörg Bartels, President & CEO of BBAC remarked. “Over the past two decades, BBAC has evolved into one of Mercedes-Benz's largest and most advanced passenger vehicle production bases globally, with its exceptional product quality earning widespread recognition. Recently, the all-new CLA, the 14^th model produced by BBAC, has commenced production, marking the beginning of the strongest product launch in Mercedes-Benz's history in China. We aim to further integrate the spirit of tenacity represented by the athletic excellence of the China Open with our corporate spirit of ‘The best or nothing.' to deliver richer and more premium mobility experiences for our customers."

Zhang Zhengye, Party Secretary and Senior Executive Vice President of BBAC, stated, "Over 16 seasons of close collaboration, BBAC and the China Open have achieved mutual growth and success. As the tournament upgrades to a WTA 1000 event and expands its influence, BBAC continues to strengthen and consolidate its comprehensive capabilities. This year, BBAC celebrates its 20^th anniversary and is steadily advancing toward the milestone of producing six million completed vehicles and engines. While pursuing sustained high-quality development and accelerating transformation, BBAC remains committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities and driving the development of both the automotive and sports industries in China."

Starlight and Splendor: Shaping a New Experience of Event Excellence

While continuing to deliver the high competitive standards that it has long been known for, the 2025 China Open was also marked by comprehensive upgrades in event organization and spectator experience, becoming Asia's first three-week integrated tennis tournament. This year's event brought together top tennis players from around the world and attracted massive crowds of tennis fans. As a long-term partner of the China Open, BBAC showcased multiple star models both in and around the venue. Through diverse brand interactions and premium mobility services, BBAC contributed to elevating the tournament's international appeal.

The BBAC Brand Center and exhibition booth at the National Tennis Center became a major draw at this year's China Open, thanks to its diverse product lineup and cutting-edge intelligent technology. The star-studded lineup of locally-produced Mercedes-Benz vehicles on display, including the highly-anticipated all-new CLA and the long-wheelbase E-Class, attracted tens of thousands of visitors to stop and experience them. The booth not only boosted the excitement and popularity of the China Open but also gave visitors a close-up look at the extraordinary charm of the brand's masterpieces. Of particular note, the all-new CLA is now available for pre-sale. The pre-sale price for the CLA 300 L Ultra Long Range is RMB 259,000, and the CLA 300 L Ultra Long Range Executive is priced at RMB 299,000. Reserve now to enjoy a trio of exclusive gifts and be among the first to own this pioneering vehicle that leads the trend of electric luxury.

The Mercedes-Benz official courtesy fleet also became a widely-noticed highlight of this year's event. Throughout the tournament, vehicles including EQE and EQE SUV provided comfortable and eco-friendly premium mobility services for distinguished guests and players from around the world, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of China's high-end automotive manufacturing.

Cross-Industry Collaboration: Charting a New Vision for Development

As the chief sponsor of the China Open, BBAC has partnered with the tournament for 16 seasons, setting a benchmark for cross-industry collaboration between the automotive and sports industries. The international platform provided by this collaboration has showcased BBAC’s advanced automotive manufacturing technology and the prowess of Chinese production to countless car and tennis enthusiasts, while also helping to spread the energy and passion of tennis culture to a broader audience, actively contributing to the development of sports in China.

During the tournament, numerous star players visited the BBAC Brand Center for meet-and-greet sessions, providing tennis fans and automotive enthusiasts with unique opportunities to interact with sports legends. The 2025 BBAC Tennis Open, held on the clay courts of the National Tennis Center, offered participants an authentic international tennis experience in line with professional standards, making use of a dedicated tournament management system.

Over the many years that BBAC has supported the China Open, the values of perseverance, excellence, health, and vitality promoted by tennis have become deeply embedded in BBAC's corporate culture. Whether on the court or in the workplace, BBAC employees consistently embody the spirit of "The best or nothing.", striving to propel the company toward higher-quality development.

The 2025 China Open has concluded, but the athletes' relentless pursuit of victory continues to inspire. Similarly, as BBAC's brand presence and event services garnered widespread acclaim, the company will continue to embrace the proactive and excellence-driven spirit of sports, accelerate strategic transformation, offer consumers superior, eco-friendly, and intelligent mobility choices, and inject new vitality into the thriving development of China's sports and automotive industries.