It's game, set, match for China's rising tennis stars at the Shanghai Masters! 🎾🌟 Wildcard Shang Juncheng battled past U.S. player Aleksandar Kovacevic in a rollercoaster first-round thriller, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to advance in the heart of Shanghai's fast courts.
Shang grabbed the early lead in the opener with a break in the fifth game, sealed the set with a love game in the tenth, then shrugged off Kovacevic's second-set comeback. In the decider, the 20-year-old broke early and, despite his opponent saving three match points, finally converted his fourth to book a spot in round two. Next up? No.9 seed Karen Khachanov of Russia awaits! 🇷🇺🏆
But the fun didn't stop there. Fellow home talent Buyunchaokete also stormed through his opening match, showing the Chinese mainland crowd why they should keep an eye on this rising star. His win adds even more buzz around the tournament—and we're here for every ace and rally! 🚀🎉
With the energy high and the underdogs stepping up, the Shanghai Masters is set for more drama as the local favorites aim to go deep. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups and feel the pulse of tennis in the city that never sleeps! 🌆🔥
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Shang Juncheng, Buyunchaokete win in Shanghai Masters openers
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