PARIS, July 28 (CNSNews.com) - July 28, local time.
Paris Olympics
The tennis program is in full swing at Roland Garros Stadium. China's men's tennis "No. 1"
Zhang Zhizhen
Zhang Zhizhen was defeated by Czech Mahach in the first round of the men's singles with 1-2 and regretted to stop in the first round of the men's singles. After the match, Zhang Zhizhen regretted his performance and said that he would devote himself to the preparation of the mixed doubles program.
At the age of 27, Zhang Zhizhen ushered in his first Olympic Games, hoping to make a new breakthrough for Chinese tennis. However, Zhang Zhizhen, who actually stood on the Olympic stage, suffered from physical problems. During the match at Roland Garros 8, Zhang Zhizhen felt dizzy on the court and had to apply for a medical timeout.
Despite being unwell, Zhang Zhizhen tried to mobilize herself and fought hard in the match. In the first set, Maharkey won 6-2, and in the second set, Zhang Zhizhen pulled back the set 6-4, seeing the hope of winning. However, in the deciding set, facing the strong serve and attack of Maharkey, Zhang Zhizhen lost another set with 2-6 and finally lost 1-2. After the match, Zhang Zhizhen confessed, "I am slightly disappointed with the result for the first time in the Olympics, but I have tried my best to adjust my condition."
Zhang Zhizhen is no stranger to the Roland Garros stadium, where he just played the French Open. Despite losing the match, Zhang Zhizhen expressed his gratitude to the Chinese crowd for supporting him. He said, "There were a lot of spectators cheering for me at the French Open before, and the number of Chinese spectators on the court today was twice as many as I expected. I am sorry that my physical condition can only play like this."
Despite losing in the first round of the men's singles, Zhang Zhizhen's journey to the Olympics is not over yet. He will partner with Zheng Qinwen in the mixed doubles competition. Zhang Zhizhen said, "I will try my best to adjust my condition and get ready for the mixed doubles later." He is still looking forward to the future and hopes to show the style of Chinese tennis players again in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in four years.
Zhang Zhizhen will be 32 years old at the Olympics four years from now. He said, "If I can still keep my world ranking in the 50s when I am 32, I will still fight for the Olympics and show the style of Chinese tennis players." Facing the future, Zhang Zhizhen has both worries and expectations.
With the mixed doubles match between Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen about to begin, fans are looking forward to their success in the Olympics and adding to the glory of Chinese tennis.
