Tennis Asia Podcast Ep 15: History-maker Jerry Shang wins first ATP title in Chengdu
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We discuss the incredible first title win in Chengdu for 19-year-old Shang Juncheng, aka Jerry Shang. He becomes the first player born in 2005 or later to win an ATP title, and just the second man from China to win an ATP title. How far can this young talent go?
Also discussed is the Hangzhou Open, with a run to the final for Zhang Zhizhen and a semifinal run for Bu Yunchaokete, with Bu entering the top 100 for the first time. How good is Chinese men's tennis right now?!
Yasutaka Uchiyama also reached the quarters in Hangzhou.
Also discussed are the recently completed Korea Open, this week's China Open, Zhang Shuai breaking her record 24-match losing streak, the return of Naomi Osaka, and the Japan Open featuring Kei Nishikori and Rei Sakamoto.
We even made room to discuss the Nonthaburi 4 Challenger and the return of a certain Mr. Hyeon Chung!
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