Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP Tour title

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP Tour title: Wu Yibing became the first man from China to win an ATP title on Sunday, February 12, 20223, as he held off home hero John Isner 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 7-6(12) in a thrilling final to claim the Dallas Open.

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China’s men have barely made an impression in tennis’s elite circuit but 23-year-old Wu’s breakthrough could inspire generations to come in the East Asian nation. Before this week, no Chinese man had ever reached a tour-level final in the professional era or defeated a top 10 opponent.

He also becomes the second man from China to break into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. While the duo of Jamie Murray (United Kingdom) and Michael Venus (New Zealand) won the doubles title at the same event.

Dallas Open: Men’s ATP indoor hard-court tennis tournament, organized in Dallas, Texas.