On June 25th, the first round of the ATP 250 Eastbourne event took place. China’s top player, Zhang Zhizhen, lost to Serbian competitor Kecmanovic 2-6, 6(2)-7, marking his third consecutive defeat against the Serb and ending his campaign in the opening round.
Zhang Zhizhen (file photo)
In the opening set, Kecmanovic quickly found his rhythm, breaking Zhang’s serve in the first game and maintaining the lead until the end. In the seventh game, Zhang’s first-serve percentage dipped, allowing Kecmanovic another break point, which he converted for a 6-2 set win.
In the second set, Zhang adjusted his game, being more cautious on his service games, denying Kecmanovic many opportunities. Both players held their serves, leading to a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, Kecmanovic again seized the initiative, securing an early mini-break and a 3-0 lead. He ultimately won the tiebreak 7-2, sealing the victory.
Advancing to the second round, Kecmanovic will face fourth seed Baez, who had a first-round bye, for a spot in the quarterfinals. As for Zhang Zhizhen, he will head to London as the 32nd seed for Wimbledon, aiming to secure his first main-draw win at the prestigious tournament.
Match Report: ATP Eastbourne Tournament – Zhang Zhizhen Falls to Kecmanovic, Knocked Out in the First Round. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/tennis-hotline/12106.html
