Zhang Zhizhen Makes History with Upset Win over Casper Ruud at US Open
Zhizhen Zhang becomes the first Chinese man to defeat a player in the top five of the ATP rankings by upsetting No. 5 seed Casper Ruud in five sets at the US Open, eliminating the 2022 runner-up from the tournament. Zhang's victory propels him to the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the second time, marking a breakthrough in his career. Despite previous losses, Zhang's perseverance paid off as he outlasted Ruud with a strong performance. Ruud acknowledged Zhang's superior play and believes he will be a threat in the future. With Ruud's loss, multiple men seeded in the top five have been eliminated before the third round of the US Open for the first time since 2006.