China's Zhang wins Chinese derby to reach first ATP tour final in Hangzhou (Image Source: IANS)
Hangzhou Tennis Open: Zhang Zhizhen defeated Buyunchaokete 7-6(3), 6-4 in a Chinese derby at the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open semifinals on Monday, advancing to his first ATP Tour final in his career. Both players held their serves throughout the first set, leading to a tiebreaker. Buyunchaokete's double fault during the tiebreaker allowed Zhang, which he capitalized on to win the first set.
In the second set, Zhang broke Buyunchaokete's serve in the seventh game and saved a break point in the eighth game to hold serve, ultimately winning the second set 6-4 before securing the victory, reports Xinhua.
Post-match statistics showed that Buyunchaokete had more break opportunities than Zhang.
