in the just-concluded
ATP500 Halle Men's Singles 1/8 Finals
China's top tennis player
Zhang Zhizhen
After three hard-fought sets, he managed to defeat Russian star and tournament No. 3 seed Dmitry Medvedev to power through to the last eight.
Medvedev is currently ranked 5th in the world and is one of the top favorites in the tournament. However, Zhang Zhizhen showed tenacity and excellent technique in this match, eventually defeating his opponent 2-1. The victory not only allowed Zhang Zhizhen to advance to the last eight, but also marked the third time in his career that he has defeated a player in the world's top ten.
Statistically, Zhang Zhizhen's two previous records of defeating the world's top ten were:
US Open 2023
Zhang Zhizhen defeated the then world No. 5
Rudd
, showed his strength.
Madrid Masters 2023 fourth round
: Zhang Zhizhen showed his competitiveness in tournaments by beating World No. 10 Fritz again.
The victory over Dmitry Medvedev in Halle is not only an important milestone in Zhang Zhizhen's career, but also adds to the splendor of Chinese men's tennis in the international arena. This victory will further boost his world ranking and confidence.
After the game, Zhang Zhizhen said in an interview, "It was a very tough game, but I always believed I could win. Thanks to my team and the fans who supported me, this victory belongs to all of us."
