China’s tennis scene is buzzing after Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu clinched the nation’s first-ever mixed doubles silver medal 🥈 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo, who teamed up last-minute after Zheng Qinwen withdrew, defied expectations with their thrilling run at Roland Garros. Zhang shared his hopes with CGTN Sports Scene: \"The more kids pick up a racket, the brighter tennis’ future in China will be.\" 🌟
🔑 Behind the Win: With nearly zero prep time, Zhang and Wang relied on raw talent and chemistry—proving teamwork > timelines. \"We just clicked,\" Zhang laughed during an airport interview.
🏡 Dad Life: Zhang became a father mid-Games! His wife named their daughter \"Aoyun\" (Olympic) and cheekily demanded he hurry home via Weibo: \"Diapers won’t change themselves!\" 😂
🚀 Why It Matters: This medal isn’t just hardware—it’s fuel for China’s next-gen athletes. As Zhang said: \"Every kid watching us today could be holding a Grand Slam trophy tomorrow.\" 👏
