Chinese tennis star Zhang Zhizhen delivered a standout performance Friday, defeating Montenegro’s Aleksa Krivokapic 6-4, 6-4 at the Hengqin International Tennis Center. The victory gave China a commanding 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group II playoff series—a major step toward reaching the finals.
Zhang, 28, dominated with strategic breaks in both sets, sealing his win to roaring applause from fans. He later shared: \"The break in the second set’s fifth game was a turning point. Huge thanks to the crowd for their Lunar New Year energy!\"
Earlier, teammate Cui Jie set the tone with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6(4) win against Petar Jovanovic. With three matches remaining, China now eyes a spot in September’s World Group II finals. Could this be their year?
Dominate Group Stage!
