Chinese tennis star Shang Juncheng delivered a thrilling performance at the ATP Chengdu Open, securing his first victory since returning from foot surgery! 🩹 The 20-year-old home favorite battled past Belgium's Zizou Bergs in a nail-biting 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 match on Wednesday, proving resilience is his superpower. 💪
A Gritty Comeback Story
Shang, ranked World No. 138, hadn't played since January due to injury and surgery in March. His return to the court in July was rocky, but this win marks a major milestone. 🏆 According to ATP Stats, he saved six of seven break points—talk about clutch moments! 🎯
Third-Set Drama
With the Chengdu crowd roaring, Shang fought back from a 40-0 deficit in the third set to hold serve, then sealed the deal with a love hold. 🚀 'I just kept believing,' he said post-match, channeling main-character energy. ✨
What’s Next for Shang?
Up next: a showdown with fourth-seeded American Brandon Nakashima (World No. 33). Can Shang keep the momentum? 🤔 Tennis fans, grab your popcorn! 🍿
