China Tennis Open: Zverev swept Shang Juncheng, the top 8 will face Djokovic

Zverev. (AFP)

[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Alexander Zverev continued his recent winning momentum and pursued the victory at the China Tennis Open, sweeping the landlords 6:0, 6:3. Germany's top seed advanced to the top 8 and will soon face Serbia's sixth seed Novak Djokovic to challenge the opponent's unbeaten myth in Beijing.

"I'm about to face a very strong opponent tomorrow, but I'm looking forward to this challenge!" This ATP 500-level professional hard-court tournament for men and women is currently underway in Beijing. Zverev, who won double Grand Slam titles at the French and U.S. Opens this season, was unstoppable in the second round today. He won 9 consecutive games at the beginning and won the 21-year-old Shandong Shangcheng retreated steadily and only spent 55 minutes qualifying in straight games. His next opponent is Djokovic, the last member of the legendary "Big Three" currently in service. "I am very excited. This is one of his favorite venues and I have never lost here. Of course, I will try my best to challenge him and go all out, hoping to win."

As for the 39-year-old Djokovic, although he was in poor condition on the court, he still made it through two consecutive rounds in Beijing and reached the top 8. This tournament-record "six-time champion" also continued his unbeaten record of 31 consecutive victories in the history of the tournament. His past record with Zverev is 9 wins and 5 losses, including a narrow victory in 4 sets in the top 8 of last year's French Open.