Bruno Leonardo Achieves 300th Tour Victory in China Tennis Open

Release date: 2024-09-26 21:14

Bruno Leonardo made history at the China Tennis Open, securing his 300th tour men’s singles victory and advancing to the second round.

Leonardo, a 36-year-old French tennis player, competed in China for the first time in nine years. In the first round, he faced Italy’s Sonny Go in a thrilling three-set match. The two players had previously met four times, with two wins each.

Leonardo experienced a tough start, losing the first set 1-6. However, he staged a remarkable comeback in the second set, resolving two break crises and breaking serve twice to win 6-2. This victory tied the match at one set each.

In the third set, Leonardo took the lead, winning 6-3 and securing a 2-1 victory. This win marked his 300th tour men’s singles victory, making him the 12th French player to achieve this milestone in the Open era.

Leonardo’s achievement puts him in the company of notable French tennis players, including Gasket and Monfis, who are also currently active. His victory also marked a successful start to his campaign in the China Tennis Open.

Meanwhile, at the Japan Open, No. 8 seed Schulton also made a comeback to win his match. Facing American golfer Obika, Schulton lost the first set 3-6 but bounced back to win the next two sets 6-1 and 6-4, securing a 2-1 victory and advancing to the second round.

Leonardo’s achievement is a testament to his skill and perseverance, and he will look to build on this momentum as he progresses in the tournament.