TENNIS ACE MAKES HISTORY
Wu Yibing made tennis history on February 12, when he became the first Chinese men’s player to win an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour event in a thrilling comeback victory at the Dallas Open in Texas, the U.S.
The 23-year-old saved four match points to defeat U.S. favorite John Isner, triggering celebrations across China’s tennis community for the breakthrough in the men’s division, and following the great strides made by the nation’s women’s players.
The win helped Wu climb to No.58, his highest position on the ATP men’s world rankings, and propelled him toward his goal of cracking the Top 30 by the end