China's Zhang Zhizhen knocked out in Wimbledon first round
1 year, 6 months ago

China's Zhang Zhizhen knocked out in Wimbledon first round

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen hits a return during the men's singles first round match between Zhang Zhizhen of China and Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 6, 2023. Before coming to the grass-court swing, 26-year-old Zhang had passed many milestones on the red dirt - becoming the first Chinese men's player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals at an ATP1000 tournament and advancing to the third round at the French Open. Coming into Wimbledon, he was looking to become the first Chinese mainland men's player to win a singles main draw match at the grass-court major. In a women's second-round match, China's Wang Xinyu lost to 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-3, suffering the third defeat against the former world No.

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Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months, 1 week ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen secures a 7-6(7/4), 3-6, 6-1 victory over Elena Rybakina in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng, who recently won titles in Palermo and Tokyo, showed resilience and composure to overcome Rybakina's strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Despite facing elimination with one more round-robin match against Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng remains the top seed in …

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months, 1 week ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen defeated world number five Elena Rybakina 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng claimed her first win against Rybakina in three meetings and secured a spot in the semi-finals. Despite Rybakina's second defeat in as many matches this week, she is facing elimination with one more round-robin clash against …

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles
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Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles

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Novak Djokovic setup a quarter-final with Alex de Minaur following a straightforward win against Holger Rune. AP Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Fritz comeback FIVE STAR FRITZ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taylor Fritz comes from two sets down to …

China's eighth seed Zheng ousted from Wimbledon first round
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China's eighth seed Zheng ousted from Wimbledon first round

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen in action during her first round match against New Zealand's Lulu Sun at the Wimbledon Open at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain July 1, 2024. LONDON - The women's singles eighth seed Zheng Qinwen from China was upset by qualifier Lulu Sun of New Zealand in the opening round at the Wimbledon Championships …

China's Zhang Zhizhen seeded at Wimbledon despite losing Halle semis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Zhang Zhizhen seeded at Wimbledon despite losing Halle semis

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen of China plays a backhand during day eight of the Terra Wortmann Open 2024 at OWL-Arena in Halle, Germany on June 22, 2024. KUNMING - China's Zhang Zhizhen lost to Italy's Jannik Sinner 6-7, 7-6 on Saturday, missing out on the finals of the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany. Zhang had stunned third-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia …

Halle Open 2024: Sinner beats Zhang, Hurkacz downs Zverev to set up final clash
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Halle Open 2024: Sinner beats Zhang, Hurkacz downs Zverev to set up final clash

The Hindu  

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz moved one step closer to his second Halle Open title when he beat home favourite Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday to set up a final against his doubles partner and world number one Jannik Sinner. Sinner beat China’s 42nd-ranked Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 7-6 to reach the first grasscourt final of his career. Ticking off the milestones …

Zhang Zhizhen writes new history by roaring into Halle ATP semis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Zhang Zhizhen writes new history by roaring into Halle ATP semis

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Chinese men's tennis ace Zhang Zhizhen set a new record in China's tennis history as he outlasted American Christopher Eubanks 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany on Friday. Zhang trailed 2-5 in the third set but rattled off five consecutive games to secure the victory, which makes him the …

Underdog Zhang upsets Medvedev
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Serving up success
1 year 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 …

Zhang fights back to win Asian Games tennis gold, beats Watanuki
1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Zhang Zhizhen fought back to become the first Chinese men’s singles tennis champion at the Asian Games since 1994 with a victory over Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki on Saturday in Hangzhou. Zhang was the first man from China to beat a top-five player last month when he defeated Casper Ruud to reach the last 32 at the US Open. The 26-year-old …

US Open 2023: Zhang Zhang makes history to send Casper Ruud crashing
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Zhang Zhang makes history to send Casper Ruud crashing

Firstpost  

Zhang Zhizhen’s victory was the first time any male Chinese player has beaten a player ranked in the world’s top five. Zhang Zhizhen sent fifth seed Casper Ruud crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday, creating tennis history by becoming the first man from China to beat a top-five player. Zhang’s victory was the first time any male Chinese …

Zhang upsets Ruud to become first Chinese man to beat a ATP top-5 player
1 year, 4 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 …

Wimbledon 2023: Big-serving Zverev powers past Dutch qualifier Brouwer
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Big-serving Zverev powers past Dutch qualifier Brouwer

The Hindu  

Germany’s Alexander Zverev fired 20 aces past Dutch qualifier Gijs Brouwer to move into the Wimbledon second round with a hard-earned 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 win on Thursday. The 19th seed did not have an easy tournament start against the world number 153, whose own first serve percentage matched that of Zverev, and with the German getting just two break opportunities …

Zhang, Wang prevail in winning day for China at Roland Garros
1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang, Wang prevail in winning day for China at Roland Garros

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen of China celebrates during the men's singles second round match between Zhang Zhizhen of China and Thiago Agustin Tirante of Argentina at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, on June 1, 2023. PARIS - Chinese tennis saw another milestone on Thursday as Zhang Zhizhen broke into the men's singles third round at the …

Zhang gives China first men’s singles win at French Open in 86 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang gives China first men’s singles win at French Open in 86 years

The Hindu  

Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open. It was a first main draw win at the majors for Zhang who had been an opening round loser in his three previous appearances at the Slams. Zhang was the only one of three Chinese men to survive the first …

Zhang savoring his surprise rise
1 year, 8 months ago

Zhang savoring his surprise rise

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen reaches for a return during his ATP Masters Madrid Open quarterfinal against Russia's Aslan Karatsev. REUTERS China's late-blooming ace eyeing more breakthroughs after historic, giant-killing run at Madrid Open Drawing pride and confidence from his historic Madrid run, Zhang Zhizhen is raring to make more breakthroughs for Chinese men's tennis. Zhang last week became the first Chinese to …

Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP 1000 quarter-finals
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Zhang Zhizhen became the first Chinese player to reach the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event when he beat Taylor Fritz in the Madrid Open fourth round on Tuesday. try to do the best I can do.” In February Wu Yibing beat John Isner in the Dallas Open to become the first Chinese player to lift an ATP tour …

China's Zhang reaches historic last eight at Madrid Open
1 year, 8 months ago

China's Zhang reaches historic last eight at Madrid Open

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen returns the ball during the match. MADRID -- Zhang Zhizhen continued his historic run at the Madrid Open, upsetting No 8 seed Taylor Fritz of the United States on Tuesday and becoming the first player from the Chinese mainland to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 tournament. The 26-year-old, who had previously stunned Canadian player Denis Shapovalov …

Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters
1 year, 8 months ago

Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen of China looks to return a ball against Taylor Fritz of the United States during their Men's Singles fourth round match on Day Nine of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 2, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Displaying resilience and aggression, Zhang Zhizhen made Chinese tennis history on Tuesday when he became the nation's first …

Murray out of US Open in 3rd round; Serena eliminated
2 years, 4 months ago

Murray out of US Open in 3rd round; Serena eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Andy Murray’s latest Week 1 exit at a Grand Slam tournament did not discourage him. It’s been a difficult six years for me.” Berrettini, a big hitter who reached the 2019 semifinals at Flushing Meadows, dominated in just about every statistical way at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hours before 23-time Grand Slam title winner Serena Williams was eliminated …

China’s Wu Yibing makes history after reaching US Open third round
2 years, 4 months ago

China’s Wu Yibing makes history after reaching US Open third round

The Hindu  

Wu Yibing created a piece of tennis history on Wednesday after becoming the first player from China to reach the third round of the US Open. Wu is the first player from China to reach the third round of any Grand Slam tournament since Kho Sin-Khie reached the same stage at Wimbledon in 1946. Wu’s heroics came after more success …

Brave Zheng serves notice to the world
2 years, 7 months ago

Brave Zheng serves notice to the world

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen returns to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their French Open fourth-round match in Paris on Monday. Chinese teenager's impressive French Open run suggests a star is in the making Despite a painful French Open exit at the hands of the world No 1, Zheng Qinwen is looking toward a bright future at the top level as the buzz …

China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round
3 years, 4 months ago

China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round

China Daily  

Zhang Shuai of China returns against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain during her Women's Singles second round match on Day Four of the 2021 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept 2, 2021 in New York City. NEW YORK - Britain's Emma Raducanu beat Zhang Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of …

Zverev beats Fritz for fourth-round spot at Wimbledon
3 years, 6 months ago

Zverev beats Fritz for fourth-round spot at Wimbledon

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev feels the experience gained from deep runs at majors will prove crucial in his bid to become a Grand Slam champion one day after the German fourth seed reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon with a fighting win over Taylor Fritz. But of course the main goal is still to win them.” Zverev took a step closer …

Wimbledon 2021: China's history-maker Zhang Zhizhen bows out in opening round after five-set thriller
3 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: China's history-maker Zhang Zhizhen bows out in opening round after five-set thriller

India Today  

Zhang Zhizhen created history when he stepped out on the court on Tuesday France's Antoine Hoang. Zhang Zhizhen lost to Antoine Hoang of France, 4-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, but found consolation in getting a chance to play on tennis’ grandest stage. It’s not really bad to lose, you know?” Even so, Zhang noted a wall at the All England …

Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep overcomes early onslaught to beat Zhang Shuai in straight sets and enter semi-finals
5 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep overcomes early onslaught to beat Zhang Shuai in straight sets and enter semi-finals

Firstpost  

Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China’s unseeded Zhang Shuai 7-6 6-1. London: Former world number one Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China’s …

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