
Jannik Sinner Advances to US Open Second Round; Zhang Zhizhen Retires Injured
Jannik Sinner overcomes a slow start to defeat Mackenzie McDonald and advance to the US Open second round, while Zhang Zhizhen retires due to injury against Jack Draper.
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Jannik Sinner overcomes a slow start to defeat Mackenzie McDonald and advance to the US Open second round, while Zhang Zhizhen retires due to injury against Jack Draper.
Alexander Zverev secures his 50th tour-level win of the 2024 season at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev overcomes China’s Zhang Zhizhen in straight sets.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen defeated France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-3, 7-6(4) in the first round of the Cincinnati Open, setting up a second-round clash with Russia’s Andrey Rublev.
After winning a historic silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Zhang Zhizhen hopes to inspire more Chinese children to play tennis, boosting the sport’s popularity in China.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen advanced to the Hamburg Open quarterfinals after defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 7-6(5). He will face top seed Alexander Zverev next.
Eleven tennis players from the Chinese mainland are set to compete in the singles events at the U.S. Open starting August 26, highlighting the nation’s growing prominence in international tennis.
A record 11 Chinese players, led by Zhang Zhizhen, made history at Wimbledon, signaling China’s rising prominence in global tennis.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen exited Wimbledon after a thrilling four-set match against Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, marking a significant milestone as the first man from the Chinese mainland seeded at a Grand Slam.
Zhang Zhizhen made history at Wimbledon by becoming the first male player from the Chinese mainland to advance through the first round in all four Grand Slam tournaments, defeating France’s Maxime Janvier.
A record 11 Chinese players, including Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen, are set to compete at Wimbledon 2023, marking a significant moment for Chinese tennis.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen rises to a career-high ATP ranking of world number 33, becoming the highest-ranked male player from the Chinese mainland and set to be the first seeded male player from the region at Wimbledon.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen makes history as he becomes the first Chinese male player to be seeded at Wimbledon, despite his semifinal exit at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany.
Chinese tennis star Zhang Zhizhen continues to make history, breaking records and inspiring a new generation in the Chinese mainland with his remarkable achievements on the ATP Tour.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen secured a stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev at the Terra Wortmann Open, defeating the world No. 3 in a thrilling match to reach the quarterfinals in Halle, Germany.
Zhang Zhizhen of China earns his first grass court win this season at the Halle Open, advancing to face Daniil Medvedev in the second round.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen and Czech partner Tomas Machac advance to the French Open men’s doubles quarterfinals after defeating the eighth-seeded Argentine pair in straight sets.
Zhang Zhizhen and Tomas Machac reach the French Open men’s doubles Round of 16 after defeating Robin Haase and Botic Van de Zandschulp, marking a milestone in Zhang’s career.
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated China’s Zhang Zhizhen at the French Open, advancing to the fourth round. Despite Zhang’s exit, China’s Yuan Yue and Wang Xiyu progressed, highlighting China’s rising tennis talent.
China’s Zhang Zhizhen, Zheng Qinwen, and Wang Xinyu have advanced to the third round of the French Open, overcoming weather delays to secure significant victories at Roland Garros.
Zhang Zhizhen leads Chinese players at the French Open, advancing to the second round after defeating Aleksandar Vukic. His success, along with that of Wang Yafan, Wang Xinyu, and Wang Xiyu, highlights China’s growing presence in international tennis.