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China DailyShang Juncheng of China fires a return during his first-round loss to Jaume Munar of Spain at the Indian Wells ATP Masters hard-court tournament in California last Friday. BNP PARIBAS OPEN Chinese prodigy Shang Juncheng vows to stay grounded after encouraging early signs in pro ranks History-making tennis prodigy Shang Juncheng has vowed to live and breathe like a pro to catch up with the world's best as hopes grow China has finally unearthed a star for the men's tour. "He played at a better pace, taking his time, serving really well and dictating play," Shang said after losing 6-3, 6-4 despite twice breaking the 24-year-old Spaniard. Shang's parents know what it takes to succeed in pro sports－his mother, Wu Na, is a former table tennis mixed doubles world champion, while his father, Shang Yi, played professional soccer for Chinese Super League giant Beijing Guo'an.
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