Chinese tennis player Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic have made a significant stride at the French Open, advancing to the men’s doubles Round of 16 for the first time. The pair secured a decisive victory over the Dutch team of Robin Haase and Botic Van de Zandschulp, winning 7-5, 6-2 in the second round on Monday.
This achievement marks Zhang’s second appearance at this stage in a Grand Slam doubles competition, following their impressive run to the semifinals at the Australian Open earlier this year. Initially focusing on the men’s singles event at Roland Garros, Zhang shifted his attention to doubles after his third-round singles loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on May 31.
The partnership between Zhang and Machac continues to flourish, showcasing their growing synergy on the court. Their progress in one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments highlights their potential to make a deep run and has captured the attention of fans and analysts worldwide.
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Zhang, Machac qualify for men's doubles 3rd round at French Open
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