At Wimbledon on Monday, Zhang Zhizhen made history by becoming the first male player from the Chinese mainland to advance through the first round in all four Grand Slam tournaments. Zhang secured a decisive victory against France’s Maxime Janvier with a score of 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2 in the men’s singles first-round match.
The 32nd-seeded Zhang displayed remarkable skill and composure on the grass courts, earning his first win at Wimbledon. His achievement marks a significant milestone for tennis in the Chinese mainland, inspiring a new generation of players.
Zhang will face Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in the second round, aiming to continue his historic run.
Meanwhile, Shang Juncheng, another promising talent from the Chinese mainland, made his Wimbledon debut, adding to the historic presence of Chinese male players at this year’s tournament.
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Zhang Zhizhen, Shang Juncheng of China make history at Wimbledon
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