Chinese tennis sensation Shang Juncheng delivered a masterclass at the ATP Hong Kong Open yesterday, defeating fifth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-4 to secure his quarterfinal spot. The 20-year-old wildcard had fans cheering like it was a K-pop concert 🎉 as he outplayed his experienced rival in straight sets.
After three tense opening holds, Shang broke Sonego's serve in a 🔥 fiery eighth game to claim the first set. The Beijing-born star then turned up the heat in the second set with an immediate break, surviving late pressure from the world No. 45 to close the match with a love game.
This marks Shang's third consecutive year reaching the tournament's final eight – a flex that's got Asia's tennis scene buzzing 📈. Next up? A high-stakes clash TODAY against second-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan. Will the Chinese rising star serve up another surprise? 🎾💥
