The Chengdu Open tennis tournament continues this weekend with a highly anticipated match between Chinese player Zhou Zepei and Italian Marco Mannarino. Both players have had impressive performances in the tournament, with Zhou reaching the quarterfinals and Mannarino advancing to the round of 16. The two will face off on Saturday, September 21, in what is expected to be a closely contested match. Zhou, the home favorite, has been in good form, winning his last three matches in straight sets. Mannarino, on the other hand, has shown his experience and resilience, coming back from a set down in his last match to secure his place in the next round. The Chengdu Open is the first ATP 500 tournament to be held in China since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the excitement around the event is palpable. With both players in good form, it’s anyone’s game. The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals and face either Dan Evans or Alex de Minaur.
