China's Zhang wins Chinese derby to reach first ATP tour final in Hangzhou
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Zhang wins Chinese derby to reach first ATP tour final in Hangzhou

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen defeats Buyunchaokete 2-0 at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open semifinals on Monday. HANGZHOU, China - Zhang Zhizhen defeated Buyunchaokete 7-6, 6-4 in a Chinese derby at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open semifinals on Monday, advancing to his first ATP Tour final in career. In the second set, Zhang broke Buyunchaokete's serve in the seventh game and saved a break point in the eighth game to held serve, ultimately winning the second set 6-4 before securing the victory. "Buyunchaokete played better than me, but some mistakes, such as the double fault in the tiebreaker, gave me a bit of luck in the first set," Zhang said.

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China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily  

Winner Shi Yuqi of China and runner-up Anders Antonsen of Denmark pose on the podium after the men's singles event at BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, China, Dec 15, 2024. HANGZHOU - China's Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhiyi claimed men's and women's singles titles, respectively, while their compatriots Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the mixed doubles title …

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily  

Winner Shi Yuqi of China and runner-up Anders Antonsen of Denmark pose on the podium after the men's singles event at BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, China, Dec 15, 2024. HANGZHOU - China's Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhiyi claimed men's and women's singles titles, respectively, while their compatriots Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the mixed doubles title …

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily  

Winner Shi Yuqi of China and runner-up Anders Antonsen of Denmark pose on the podium after the men's singles event at BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, China, Dec 15, 2024. HANGZHOU - China's Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhiyi claimed men's and women's singles titles, respectively, while their compatriots Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the mixed doubles title …

Chinese Sensation Soars at the ATP China Open, as Buyunchaokete Makes History
6 months ago

Chinese Sensation Soars at the ATP China Open, as Buyunchaokete Makes History

China Daily  

Chinese rising star Buyunchaokete makes a stunning comeback in the semifinals of the China Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling match. Despite facing a late-night finish due to fatigue, he pushes the defending champion to a grueling battle, showcasing his incredible talent and resilience on the court.

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start
6 months, 1 week ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen hits a backhand return to former US Open champion Marin Cilic of Croatia in the final of the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open on Tuesday. NI YANQIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY With the men's tour switching its focus to the ATP 500 China Open, which kicks off its main draw on Thursday, history looks set to be made soon, with …

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start
6 months, 1 week ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen hits a backhand return to former US Open champion Marin Cilic of Croatia in the final of the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open on Tuesday. NI YANQIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY With the men's tour switching its focus to the ATP 500 China Open, which kicks off its main draw on Thursday, history looks set to be made soon, with …

China's Shang reaches first ATP tour final in career at Chengdu Open
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Shang reaches first ATP tour final in career at Chengdu Open

China Daily  

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China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis

China Daily  

HANGZHOU, China - Chinese players Zhang Zhizhen and Buyunchaokete both secured victories over their respective opponents at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open, setting up an all-Chinese semifinal showdown on Sunday. This victory marks the first time Buyunchaokete has reached the semifinals of an ATP Tour event, and he has broken into the top 100 for the first time. After …

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis

China Daily  

HANGZHOU, China - Chinese players Zhang Zhizhen and Buyunchaokete both secured victories over their respective opponents at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open, setting up an all-Chinese semifinal showdown on Sunday. This victory marks the first time Buyunchaokete has reached the semifinals of an ATP Tour event, and he has broken into the top 100 for the first time. After …

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev
9 months, 1 week ago

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen recorded his second career victory over a top-5 player when he upset third-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 on grass at the Halle Open on Wednesday. OSPORTS First on clay and now on grass, China's pioneering tennis star Zhang Zhizhen has served up further proof of his all-around evolution with a shock victory over world No 5 …

China's Zheng/Huang retain mixed doubles title at All England Badminton
1 year ago

China's Zheng/Huang retain mixed doubles title at All England Badminton

China Daily  

China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong lift their trophies of the mixed doubles at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, Britain March 17, 2024. LONDON - The mixed doubles top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China retained their title at the All England Open Badminton Championships by beating Japanese duo Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in …

Serving up success
1 year, 3 months ago

Serving up success

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen were China's top performers last year on the ATP and WTA tours respectively. Combining for five tour-level singles trophies, nine players in the world's top 100, a double of Asian Games titles, and a succession of milestones — Chinese tennis had plenty to cheer about over the past 12 months on the ATP and WTA …

Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis | Sutirtha-Aihika create history, reaches women's double semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis | Sutirtha-Aihika create history, reaches women's double semifinals

The Hindu  

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Zhang fights back to win Asian Games tennis gold, beats Watanuki
1 year, 6 months ago

Zhang fights back to win Asian Games tennis gold, beats Watanuki

The Hindu  

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China's Zhang clinches Asiad tennis men's singles gold, Chinese Taipei makes history in doubles
1 year, 6 months ago

China's Zhang clinches Asiad tennis men's singles gold, Chinese Taipei makes history in doubles

China Daily  

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Zhang upsets Ruud to become first Chinese man to beat a ATP top-5 player
1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang upsets Ruud to become first Chinese man to beat a ATP top-5 player

China Daily  

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Zhang upsets Ruud to become first Chinese man to beat a ATP top-5 player
1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang upsets Ruud to become first Chinese man to beat a ATP top-5 player

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen of China celebrates a point against Casper Ruud of Norway during their men's singles second round match of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City August 30, 2023. NEW YORK - Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open runner-up, was eliminated …

Zhang savoring his surprise rise
1 year, 10 months ago

Zhang savoring his surprise rise

China Daily  

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ATP hails ‘new era’ for Chinese tennis at Shanghai Masters launch
1 year, 10 months ago

ATP hails ‘new era’ for Chinese tennis at Shanghai Masters launch

The Hindu  

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Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP 1000 quarter-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP 1000 quarter-finals

Firstpost  

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Wu's victory historic for Chinese tennis
2 years, 1 month ago

Wu's victory historic for Chinese tennis

China Daily  

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Chinese pairs fare smooth in doubles, Murray challenged for last 32 at Roland Garros
7 years, 10 months ago

Chinese pairs fare smooth in doubles, Murray challenged for last 32 at Roland Garros

China Daily  

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Djokovic wins third China Open title
12 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic wins third China Open title

India TV News  

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China's Zhang Ze makes history at China Open
12 years, 5 months ago

China's Zhang Ze makes history at China Open

China Daily  

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