Zhang Gives China First Men's Singles Win At French Open In 86 Years
Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open. The world number 71 was leading Dusan Lajovic 6-1, 4-1 when his Serbian opponent retired with an injury. It was a first main draw win at the majors for Zhang who had been an opening round loser in his three previous appearances at the Slams. The 26-year-old is getting used to making breakthroughs for China.