Zhang Zhizhen Makes History with Win at Indian Wells Open
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, March 8th: Chinese tennis player Zhang Zhizhen made history today by defeating American player Kovacevic in a thrilling match at the Indian Wells Tennis Open. The match, which lasted three sets, saw Zhang Zhizhen emerge victorious with a score of 6:7(2), 6:3, 7:5, securing his spot in the tournament’s second round.
“I worked hard to get through the qualifying rounds last year, and I’m very happy this year to be ranked in the main draw,” Zhang Zhizhen expressed after the match. “There was a slight situation in the first set, but I’m very happy to win the game in the end. The process was not easy, and I played more resolutely in the third set.”
While Zhang Zhizhen celebrated his victory, young player Shang Juncheng faced a tough loss to Kazakhstan’s Bublik, with a score of 4:6, 1:6, causing him to stop in the second round of the tournament.
“I think today’s game is quite disparate in terms of the overall score. My physical condition is not as good as it was a few days ago, because I haven’t had enough rest time in the past few days,” Shang Juncheng shared after the match. “Overall, there is still a lot of positive energy in this tournament. I feel that I performed well, especially after falling ill after the Australian Open and now being able to return to the tour. I’m very happy.”
As Zhang Zhizhen continues to advance in the Indian Wells Open, fans eagerly await his next match, hoping to see more incredible performances from the talented Chinese player.