Zhang Zhizhen
In recent seasons, Chinese mainland men's tennis, driven by players such as Zhang Zhizhen, Wu Yiyun, Shang Juncheng and Buyun Chaoket, has continued to hit new heights and bring new surprises to Chinese tennis fans.
If Zheng Qinwen represents the opening of a new era for Chinese women's tennis, then Zhang Zhizhen's performance in 2023 will make Chinese men's tennis continue to make historic breakthroughs.
With a height of 1.93 meters, a comprehensive technique that is not limited to serving, and excellent movement ability, Zhang Zhizhen is a talent visible to the naked eye.
With his performance at this year's Australian Open, Zhang Zhizhen ranked among the top 50 in the world for the first time in his career, continuing to refresh the history of Chinese men's tennis.
Enhancing his fitness has made him more durable on the pitch, while the change in mindset – being able to accept the ups and downs of the game – has been a big factor in his ability to do well on the pitch.
Even though he has achieved some success so far, Zhang Zhizhen remains modest, admitting that he still lags behind other top young players. This spirit of insatiability and continuous improvement is worth learning from each of us.