The 123rd edition of the French Open at Roland Garros saw a dramatic turn of events as heavy rain interrupted the schedule on Thursday. Despite the delays, China's Zhang Zhizhen, Zheng Qinwen, and Wang Xinyu successfully reached the third round, showcasing their resilience and skill.
In an intense match, Zhang Zhizhen triumphed over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego with scores of 7-5, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The match, which initially began on Wednesday, faced delays during the first set due to the persistent downpour. This victory marks Zhang's second consecutive year advancing to the third round at the French Open, highlighting his steady progress in grand slam tournaments.
Zhang, a 27-year-old from Shanghai, made a significant breakthrough last year by reaching the round of 32 at Roland-Garros. A gold medalist from the Hangzhou Asian Games, he is set to face World No. 9 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the upcoming round.
Reflecting on his journey, Zhang shared, \"For me there was advantage and disadvantage things when I have played a game in two days. The good thing was that I could take a rest to make recovery, but the bad news is I will keep playing ahead of the game tomorrow.\" His determination and strategic play continue to inspire young athletes and tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
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