Hong KongTennisIn the men's singles semifinals of the Open, Shang Juncheng, a talented teenager born in China's post-00s, was ranked No. 5 in the worldrublesLev had a showdown of the spotlight. Despite losing 1-2 in the endrublesLev stopped in the semi-finals, but Shang Juncheng's performance has made history, and this is his best personal record so far. As a wild card, Shang Juncheng managed to win back-to-back games against Jerre, Van der Sanschurp, and HeTiaFu and other opponents advanced to the semi-finals of the tour for the first time, once again achieving an important breakthrough. Judging from the previous rounds, Shang Juncheng has been strong in his group, especially in defeating the world No. 16TiaFushi has shown excellent strength. rublesA post-95 standout, Lev is ranked No. 5 in the world and has maintained this ranking steadily since 2020 and has 2 Masters titles and 12 Tour titles. His forehand is also very strong. This match is the first time the two have met in their careers, and for Shang Juncheng, the opponent is stronger and the challenge is more difficult, but can he pull off a miracle?
Expansion: Although Shang Juncheng stopped in the top 4, he is in Hong Kong this yearTennisThe performance at the Open attracted a lot of attention from fans. As a post-00s player, he has already shown amazing talent and potential at a young age. As a wild card player, Shang Juncheng's achievements are even more shocking. He has proven himself to be a tough opponent by beating some strong opponents in quick succession. Especially in beating the world number 16TiaFortune time, Shang Juncheng showed excellent technology and perseverance. Although in the end it was lost to the world No. 5rublesLev, but that doesn't overshadow the breakthrough he's made in this tournament. Shang Juncheng's performance not only proved his strength as a young player, but also for ChinaTennisThe future is instilled with confidence.
At the beginning of the game, Shang Juncheng quickly took a 2-0 lead and broke the belt in a row. rublesLev saved four in the third inningBreakageHe managed to hold serve after the penalty point and then held serve in the seventh game after a tough resistance. Shang Juncheng also saved in the 8th gameBreakagepoints, leading 5-3. In the 10th game, Shang Juncheng saved againBreakagepoint, successfully won the winning set, took the next city 6-4, and led 1-0rublesLev.
Expanding: Shang Juncheng showed excellent performance in the early stages of the race and quickly took the lead. With his strong serve and flexible movement, he was able to play the first two games in a rowBreakageand successfully held serve, making the opponent feel the pressure. AlthoughrublesLev held serve with stubborn resistance in the third game, but Shang held on to the lead. The 8th game was a key moment in the game, and Shang Juncheng was facingBreakageThe point case performed well and successfully held the hair. In the end, he won the first set 6-4 and took the advantage of winning the first game.
The second set beginsrublesLev savedBreakagePoint hold to take a 1-0 lead. Then, in the second game,rublesLev finished with difficultyBreakageto extend the score to 2-0. Shang Juncheng saved again in the third gameBreakagepoint, butrublesLev managed to hold serve and the score came to 3-0. Although Shang Juncheng managed to hold serve in the 4th game, butrublesLev held serve with four straight points in the fifth game to extend the lead at 4-1. Shang Juncheng held serve again in the 6th game to narrow the score to 2-4. However, in the crucial 8th inning,rublesLev achieved againBreakage, pulled back a set 6-2, and tied the score at 1-1.
Expanding: Second set,rublesLev has shown himself to be a top-five player in the world. He scored back-to-back points in the opening stages and managed to hold serve to quickly establish a lead. Shang Juncheng saved in the third gameBreakagepoint, butrublesLev held serve with stubborn resistance. In the next few games, although Shang Juncheng got multiple opportunities to hold serve, butrublesLev relied on excellent play and incredible skills to stabilize his situation. In the 8th game, he achieved againBreakage, won 6-2 and tied the score at 1-1.
The deciding set beginsrublesLev saved in the first gameBreakagePoint hold, once took a 1-0 lead. Next, the two players were locked in a fierce hold battle. In the 8th round,rublesLev achieved againBreakage, and then cashed in the service game, and won the 6-3 reversal, rewriting the big score to 2-1.
Expansion: After the start of the tiebreakerrublesLev faced in the first gameBreakagepoint of pressure, but he managed to hold serve with his excellent serve and steady mentality to give himself a 1-0 lead. Next, as the bout progressed, both players showed tenacious defensive ability. Both sides showed excellent play at crucial moments of the hold, repeatedly challenging each other's serves. However, in the 8th inning,rublesOnce again, Lev showed himself to be strongBreakageability to successfully break the opponent's serve and win the match. In the end, he won 6-3Comeback winsout, rewriting the big score to 2-1.
Looking back at this game, although Shang Juncheng stopped in the top 4, he brought us too many surprises and excitement. As a young post-00s player, he showed extraordinary strength and courage in this game. Despite facing the world number 5rublesLev, Shang Juncheng did not flinch, actively fought hard, and strived for victory. Although the end result was not as good as we could have been, he exceeded our expectations and set a new personal high. Shang Juncheng's breakthrough is not only for ChinaTennisIt is important and sets an example for the young players.
In this competition, Shang Juncheng showed excellent skills and perseverance. He has defeated some strong opponents in consecutive matches and fought tenaciously withrublesLev had a fierce duel. Despite the eventual defeat, this match showed his potential and quality to the fullest. When Shang Juncheng faced an opponent who was stronger than himself, he did not flinch, but actively fought hard and presented us with a wonderful game.
This competition is undoubtedly an important experience accumulation and growth opportunity for Shang Juncheng. He has learned many valuable lessons from this, and he also clearly realizes that he still has a lot of room for improvement in terms of technology and mentality. Shang Juncheng can learn from this competition and make better plans and goals for his future development. I believe that in the near future we will see him in the professionTennisMore brilliant results on the field. Win or lose, Shang Juncheng's persistence and courage are already admirable, and his future is still promising.