Chinese 19-year-old Juncheng Shang downed No. 1 seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy to complete a memorable run to his first ATP title at the Chengdu Open in his home country Tuesday. Shang hit five aces without a double fault and had a 21-12 edge in winners while Musetti committed 31 double faults.

CHINA: Chinese tennis prodigy Shang Juncheng made history at the ATP Chengdu Open on Tuesday, defeating top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 7-6(4), 6-1 to claim his first ATP tour championship.

Shang Juncheng has become the first player born in 2005 or after to win a title on the ATP tour, following his title-run at Chengdu Open 2024.

Shang Juncheng downs Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, is youngest winner on tour this year.

Another Chinese, Zhang Zhizhen, is runner-up to veteran Marin Cilic in Hangzhou. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Li Na remains China’s most successful singles player with Grand Slam wins at the French Open in 2011 and the Australian Open in 2014.

CHENGDU, China - Chinese tennis player Shang Juncheng reached his first ATP Tour final after a hard-fought victory over Yannick Hanfmann of Germany at the ATP Chengdu Open on Monday. The 19-year-old Shang clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory at the Sichuan International Tennis Center, showcasing a 78% first-serve win rate and never allowing a break point.

Teenager Shang Juncheng beat Italy's Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4) 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday to become the second Chinese player to win an ATP title.

Teenager Shang Juncheng defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday to become the second ever Chinese player to win an ATP title.