Chinese tennis rising star Shang Juncheng served up an epic victory against former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori at the Chengdu Open on Thursday! 🚀 The 18-year-old defeated the Japanese legend 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, avenging his 2023 loss and marking a major milestone in his career.
In a first-set rollercoaster 🎢, Shang broke Nishikori early and survived two break points to clinch the opener. The second set saw even fiercer rallies, with Shang saving critical break points in the final game before sealing the win with a triumphant fist pump 👊. 'I’m just enjoying every moment,' said Shang post-match, channeling main-character energy 💫.
Meanwhile, fellow Chinese player Zhou Yi scored his FIRST-EVER ATP Tour win 🏆 after opponent Chun-Hsin Tseng of Chinese Taipei retired due to injury. Zhou called it a 'huge confidence boost' – and we’re here for this new-gen tennis glow-up ✨.
