Shang Juncheng has become the first player born in 2005 or after to win a title on the ATP tour, following his title-run at Chengdu Open 2024.

Chinese 19-year-old Juncheng Shang downed No. 1 seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy to complete a memorable run to his first ATP title at the Chengdu Open in his home country Tuesday. Shang hit five aces without a double fault and had a 21-12 edge in winners while Musetti committed 31 double faults.

Shang Juncheng downs Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, is youngest winner on tour this year.

Li Na remains China’s most successful singles player with Grand Slam wins at the French Open in 2011 and the Australian Open in 2014.

( MENAFN - IANS) Chengdu (China), Sep 25 (IANS) Chinese tennis prodigy Shang Juncheng made history at the ATP Chengdu Open on Tuesday, defeating top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 7-6 (4), 6-1 to claim his first ATP tour championship.

It was a dream final result for Chinese tennis fans at the 2024 Chengdu Open as rising star Shang Juncheng capped off his incredible run by defeating top seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4), 6-1 in one hour and 39 minutes,

Teenager Shang Juncheng beat Italy's Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4) 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday to become the second Chinese player to win an ATP title.

Teenager Shang Juncheng beat Italy's Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (4) 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday to become the second Chinese player to win an ATP title.