Chinese tennis star Buyunchaokete faced a tough start at the Madrid Open on Thursday, falling to Britain's Fearnley 6-3, 7-6(2) in a high-energy men's singles clash. The match marked their first ATP Tour meeting, with Fearnley extending his unbeaten streak against the Chinese athlete to 3-0.
Fearnley dominated early, firing an 80% first-serve accuracy in the opening set to secure two breaks. But Buyunchaokete fought back fiercely in the second set, pushing it to a dramatic tiebreak 🥊. Despite the rally, Fearnley's precision in the decider sealed his spot in the next round, where he'll face Czech 19th seed Tomáš Macháč.
Fans praised Buyunchaokete's resilience, trending keywords like #ATPGlowUp and #MadridMadness on social media. 🇨🇳 supporters now shift focus to upcoming Chinese players in the tournament. Who’s your pick to watch? 👇
