China's Zhang Zhizhen made a significant stride towards the Davis Cup World Group II finals with a compelling victory over Montenegro's Aleksa Krivokapic at the Hengqin International Tennis Center on Friday. This win gives the Chinese team a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-five playoff series.
Facing the 21-year-old Krivokapic, Zhang showcased his resilience by converting his second break point, taking an early 2-1 advantage. He secured the first set with a 6-4 score and continued his momentum by breaking serve again in the fifth game of the second set, ultimately winning 6-4.
Expressing his joy, Zhang said, \"I gave my best in the match, and the break in the fifth game of the second set was truly inspiring for me. I want to express my gratitude to all the fans, especially during the Chinese Spring Festival.\"
The strong performance didn't stop there. Earlier in the day, China's Cui Jie secured a victory against Petar Jovanovic with scores of 6-4, 7-6(4), providing a robust start for the team.
With these two wins, China is well-positioned to advance further in the Davis Cup, demonstrating their growing prowess in the international tennis arena.
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Zhang Zhizhen leads China closer to Davis Cup World Group II finals
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