Alexander Zverev defeated Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday, advancing to the quarter-finals where he will face Novak Djokovic. The German player beat the Chinese wildcard, who holds a ranking of 250th, in a match lasting 55 minutes, during which Zverev recorded nine aces.
Following his win, Zverev stated, "Happy with the win." He also commented that his opponent was "dangerous" and that he felt he had "nothing to lose."
Daniil Medvedev secured his place in the quarter-finals after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 6-4, 6-3. In the last eight, Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev are scheduled to play against each other.
Alina Charaeva defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of play. After the match, Charaeva stated, "I don't have words."
Coco Gauff won her second-round match against Camila Osorio with scores of 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2. Zheng Qinwen beat Anna Kalinskaya with scores of 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 3-0.
Regarding her victory, Zheng Qinwen remarked, "It's my problem, it's my problem." The tournament schedule dictates that Zheng Qinwen will next face Marie Bouzkova in the third round.
