Saudi Arabia Welcomes Djokovic: Tennis Star Acknowledges Riyadh Season Cup
Discover Novak Djokovic’s admiration for rising Chinese male tennis stars, Zhang Zhizhen and Wu Yibing, as they make waves in the tennis world in 2023.
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World number one Novak Djokovic praised the success of Chinese male tennis players Zhang Zhizhen and Wu Yibing in a recent interview with Xinhua, highlighting their impressive performances in 2023. Djokovic emphasized the importance of the rise of Chinese male players, citing their breakthroughs into the top 100 and top 50 as inspirational for the sport’s growth in the country. He noted the historical achievements of Zhang, the first Chinese male to reach the quarterfinals of an ATP 1000 tournament, and Wu, the first to secure an ATP Tour trophy.
Djokovic recognized China’s dominance in women’s tennis but stressed the need for male players to break into the top ranks. Zhang’s ascent to No. 52 in the world rankings and Wu’s reaching a career-high of No. 54 showcased their significant contributions.
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Expressing his anticipation for returning to China after a hiatus since 2019, Djokovic conveyed his affection for Chinese fans and the overwhelming support he has received. He also expressed excitement about exploring Saudi Arabian culture during his first visit to the country and lauded Saudi Arabia’s achievement in securing the bid for World Expo 2030.
Djokovic acknowledged the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup’s significance for tennis in Saudi Arabia, expressing enthusiasm about playing against top-ranked players like Carlos Alcaraz. He emphasized the growing popularity of tennis in the region.
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