In an impressive display of skill and determination, Buyunchaokete of the Chinese mainland secured a 7-5, 6-4 victory over home teenager Nishesh Basavareddy in the men's singles first round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Wednesday.
Buyunchaokete maintained a solid advantage throughout the match, earning seven break points and converting three of them, while Basavareddy managed to break only once. The Chinese player’s strategic play and consistency were key factors in overcoming his young opponent.
After the match, Buyunchaokete praised Basavareddy, stating, "I feel both nervous and excited since it's my first time to play at Indian Wells, not to mention at the center court. Basavareddy is a young Next Gen player. We know each other well and have practiced together during Challenger events. We both performed at a high level today. I just tried to enjoy the match and forget about everything else. I'm proud of my performance today."
This victory marks the end of a 10-match losing streak by Chinese players in Tour events, highlighting a significant turnaround for Buyunchaokete. It also represents his first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters win outside of the Chinese mainland.
Looking ahead, Buyunchaokete is set to face Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the next round, where he will aim to continue his impressive performance and advance further in the tournament.
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China's Buyunchaokete, Wang Xinyu progress at BNP Paribas Open
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