Breakthrough set to drive men forward
China Daily | Updated: 2010-10-13 08:10
China's Bai Yan returns a shot to Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic during their men's singles first-round match at the Shanghai Rolex Masters. Bai won 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round, where he will play fourth seed Andy Murray. Ron Angle / Shanghai Rolex Masters |
SHANGHAI - Chinese youngster Bai Yan stunned Czech veteran Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the ATP Shanghai Rolex Masters on Tuesday, heralding a major breakthrough for China's male players on the international stage.
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