China and a revolution that can change the world of tennis

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A giant awakening from its slumber. China is no longer the world's most populous country, having been surpassed by India, but the socio-economic well-being achieved in recent years has sparked increasing interest in tennis among young people. Both ATP and WTA have been investing heavily to enhance the sport's value, and the results of a major revolution are starting to show.

The events of the first week of the Asian tour were no coincidence, with three Chinese players reaching the final stages and contending for titles. Since the beginning of the 20th century, major tennis institutions perceived the considerable growth potential our sport had in China and invested explicitly in it. They organized significant tournaments, engaged in top-tier advertising campaigns, and created numerous events in lower categories to promote the emergence of new tennis talents.

The impact of Na Li on women's tennis was significant, although her time at the top was short-lived. Nonetheless, while the interest in men's tennis is evident, the absence of players capable of achieving significant feats has hindered its progress. Having three players in the top 100 now, such as Zhizhen Zhang, Juncheng Shang, and Bu Yunchaokete, could be crucial in attracting more people to the sport.

- It is the first time in history that three Chinese players are in the ATP top 100 ranking.

Particularly notable is the case of Shang, who seems to possess all the necessary elements to aim for great success. Raised in the United States, the well-known "Jerry" in Florida shows a clear upward trend and captivates the Chinese audience eager to see one of their own contend in Grand Slams. There is both willingness and money available to further boost tennis in China, so local authorities might heavily support it if they perceive an anticipated increasing interest from the population.

The pandemic-induced years of stagnation have only fueled the Chinese fans' desire to watch tennis, and in such a busy ATP circuit overwhelmed by the calendar and potential structural changes, China could play a vital role in improving the economic conditions for budding tennis players, attracting more top-level tournaments, and challenging the revolutionary aspirations of Saudi Arabia, a country determined to break barriers for hosting major tournaments. It will be interesting to see how tennis evolves in China now that they have players among the best.

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