The Wimbledon Championships witnessed significant performances from players representing the Chinese mainland. In a thrilling second-round match, Zhang Zhizhen, the 32nd seed, faced Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite reaching his first ATP Tour-level semifinal on grass at the Halle Open just two weeks prior, Zhang fell to Struff with scores of 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(1), 7-6(10-8).
After securing his place in history by becoming the first man from the Chinese mainland to be seeded at any major and winning at least one main draw match at all four Grand Slams, Zhang fought valiantly against Struff. The German player, who recently claimed his maiden ATP trophy in Munich, ultimately triumphed after a nail-biting tiebreaker in the fourth set.
In other highlights, Zhu Lin delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing her formidable skills on the court. Additionally, Zhang Shuai and Kato advanced to the next rounds, further solidifying the presence of Chinese mainland players in the tournament.
Struff will now face fifth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev in the third round, while fans eagerly anticipate the continued success of Zhu Lin, Zhang Shuai, and Kato in the upcoming matches at the All England Club.
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Wimbledon: Zhang Zhizhen out, Zhu Lin shines, Zhang Shuai/Kato advance
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