It was an electrifying day at the Madrid Open as China's rising tennis sensations, Shang Juncheng and Wang Xiyu, battled their way into the second round after marathon matches that had fans on the edge of their seats! 🎾🔥
Wildcard Shang Juncheng faced off against French qualifier Corentin Moutet in a grueling match that stretched nearly four hours. Despite dropping the first set in a nail-biting tiebreak 6-7(9), Shang roared back to claim the second set 6-2. The final set turned into an epic showdown, with Shang finally clinching victory in a dramatic tiebreak 7-6(10).
\"It's gotta be the longest match I have ever played in my life,\" Shang exclaimed after his hard-fought win. With this victory, he climbs to a career-high world No. 103 and stands on the cusp of breaking into the Top 100 if he triumphs in his next match against hometown favorite Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 🇨🇳💪
Not to be outdone, fellow Chinese player Wang Xiyu delivered her own thrilling performance in the women's singles. Facing Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova, Wang overcame a first-set setback to win 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 in another three-set marathon. Her resilience and determination lit up the court and showcased the strength of China's emerging tennis talent.
With Shang and Wang making waves at the Madrid Open, tennis fans are eagerly awaiting their next matches. Will they continue their winning streaks and make history? Stay tuned for more action-packed moments from these dynamic young stars! 🌟🎾
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
