1st Chinese mainland player, Zhang Zhizhen, reaches Monte Carlo Masters 2nd round, defeating Giron.
China's Zhang Zhizhen made history by becoming the first player from the Chinese mainland to reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, after defeating American Marcos Giron 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The Monte Carlo Masters, an ATP 1000 event, had previously never featured a mainland Chinese player in its main draw. Zhang entered as a replacement for Rafael Nadal, who withdrew due to injury.
April 09, 2024
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