Six players from the Chinese mainland are ready to serve up excitement at the U.S. Open 🎾, with first-round clashes against global tennis heavyweights and rising stars. Here’s your cheat sheet for the must-watch matches!
Buyunchaokete vs. Valentin Royer 🇫🇷
World No. 76 Buyunchaokete kicks off his campaign against France’s Valentin Royer – a fresh face-off with no prior meetings. But watch out: If he advances, he could face defending champ Jannik Sinner 🏆, who opens against the Czech Republic’s Vit Kopriva.
Shang Juncheng vs. Mattia Bellucci 🇮🇹
20-year-old Shang Juncheng, who stunned fans by reaching the third round last year, takes on Italy’s Mattia Bellucci. The winner might clash with Carlos Alcaraz 🔥, the Spanish phenom facing American Reilly Opelka first.
Djokovic’s Quest for History 🐐
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic eyes his 25th Grand Slam title, starting against 18-year-old Learner Tien. Could this set up another epic Alcaraz-Djokovic semifinal? Tennis fans, grab your popcorn! 🍿
With young Chinese talent rising and legends chasing records, this year’s U.S. Open promises fireworks. Game on! 💥
