Zhang Zhizhen of the Chinese mainland and Czech Tomas Machac delivered a stunning performance at the French Open men's doubles on Monday, securing their spot in the Round of 16. The dynamic duo triumphed over the Dutch pair, Robin Haase and Botic Van de Zandschulp, with a decisive 7-5, 6-2 victory.
This achievement marks Zhang's first advancement to the Round of 16 in his career and his second appearance at this stage in a Grand Slam tournament. The partnership between Zhang and Machac proved formidable, reminiscent of their impressive run to the semifinals at the Australian Open earlier this year.
Initially, Zhang prioritized competing in the men's singles event at the French Open. However, after a tough loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the third round of the singles competition on May 31, he redirected his focus entirely to the doubles matches. This strategic shift paid off, highlighting the synergy and determination of the team as they continue their quest for a Grand Slam title.
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Zhang, Machac qualify for men's doubles 3rd round at French Open
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