Hey tennis fans! 🎾 Get ready to cheer, because China's 19-year-old sensation Shang Juncheng just served up a stellar performance at the ATP Hong Kong Open! 🌟
On Thursday, Shang dominated Spain's No. 7 seed Pedro Martinez with an impressive 6-3, 6-1 victory in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Not only did he advance to the quarterfinals, but he also flipped the script on Martinez, who had beaten him twice before on clay courts. Talk about a comeback! 💪
Shang, currently ranked 50th in the world, showed incredible skill and confidence on the hard court. After a tight start, he seized the momentum at 3-3, breaking Martinez's serve and never looking back. \"After 3-3, there was a big change in speed from my side,\" Shang said. \"I was playing with more confidence and swinging much harder, the winners were coming and my serves were fast. I started tight, but finished strong. But overall, it was a nine out of 10.\" 🏆
Next up, Shang will face Hungary's Fabian Marozsan, who pulled off a major upset by defeating the top seed and reigning champion Andrey Rublev of Russia in a thrilling three-set match. Marozsan is feeling the excitement too: \"This was a big win for me… Andrey is a great player,\" he said. \"But I have to focus on myself and play my best.\" 🎯
Will Shang continue his winning streak and make it to the semifinals? Stay tuned for more action from the ATP Hong Kong Open! 🙌
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China's Shang Juncheng advances to quarterfinals at ATP Hong Kong Open
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