Epic Comeback! Zhang and Machac Shine at the Australian Open 🎾
Hey tennis fans! Have you heard about the thrilling match at the Australian Open? Zhang Zhizhen from China and Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic pulled off an amazing comeback in the men’s doubles! 😃
After losing the first set 5-7 to Germany’s Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner, Zhang and Machac didn’t give up. Instead, they fought back to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4! 🌟
The match was super close, with only three breaks of serve in total—one in each set. What’s even more exciting is that Zhang and Machac won just three more points than their opponents throughout the entire match. Talk about neck and neck! 😲
Most of the points they won were quick, lasting four or fewer shots. In fact, out of the 103 points they scored, 83 were short rallies. They really focused on playing fast and smart! 🏃♂️💨
One of the most nail-biting moments was when Machac was serving for the match at 5-4 in the final set. The German duo had two chances to break their serve, but Zhang amazed everyone with two fantastic volley winners at the net! 🏸
At deuce (which means the score was tied), Zhang made a clever decision by letting a ball go that just landed out. This gave them another match point, and Machac sealed the victory with a powerful ace! 🎯
Next up, Zhang and Machac will face the 15th seeds, Hugo Nys from Monaco and Edouard Roger-Vasselin from France, in the Round of 16. Let’s cheer them on as they continue their exciting journey at the Australian Open! 🎉
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Zhang & Machac rally to advance in men's doubles at Australian Open
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