It’s game on at Roland-Garros! 🎾 Chinese tennis star Zhang Zhizhen spearheaded a strong start for China at the 123rd French Open, defeating Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic in a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 first-round showdown. This marks his second straight year advancing to the tournament’s second round—and he’s hungry for more after last year’s historic third-round breakthrough.
Shanghai-born Zhang, 27, isn’t just making waves in singles. Earlier this year, he smashed barriers by becoming the first Chinese male player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal in doubles at the Australian Open. Teaming up with Czech player Tomáš Macháč, he later clinched his first ATP title in Marseille. 🏆
Joining Zhang in Round 2 are compatriots Wang Yafan, Wang Xinyu, and Wang Xiyu, showcasing China’s growing tennis talent. With Zhang’s powerful baseline game and rising momentum, all eyes are on how far this squad can go. 🇨🇳💪
