Alcaraz and Medvedev Win First Rounds at China Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev both advanced in straight sets at the China Open, with Alcaraz defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 and Medvedev overcoming Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4. Alcaraz, despite facing three break points in the first set, showcased strong performance by breaking serve at critical moments. Medvedev, the third seed, is set to face Adrian Mannarino in the next round. In a surprising upset, 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai defeated sixth-seeded Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-2, marking her second consecutive victory after a long hiatus from competitive play. Zhang, the lowest-ranked player in the WTA 1000 event's history, will next challenge Belgium's Greet Minnen. The tournament continues to showcase exciting early rounds as top players aim for the title.